Wheel Bearing Housing, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Loosen the connection between the drive axle and wheel hub. Refer to DRIVE AXLE THREADED CONNECTION, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .

-- Disconnect the connector -1- for the rear speed sensor.

NOTE:

Ignore -2-.

-- Remove the brake shield. Refer to REAR BRAKE SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and move the bracket -1- to the side together with the wires.

GWWA42-10915

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-- Turn the wheel hub, until a wheel bolt hole is at the top.

Fig 1: Installing T10149

GWWA40-10121

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-- Install the :T10149 with a wheel bolt -2- on the wheel hub.

NOTE:

Ignore -1-.

-- Slightly lift the wheel bearing housing using the :T10149 with the :VAS6931 this allows the threaded connections to easily separate.

WARNING:

Risk of accident!

Do not lift or lower the vehicle when the :VAS6931 is under the vehicle.
Do not leave the :VAS6931 under the vehicle any longer than necessary.

-- Remove the bolt -2- and disconnect the threaded connection -1-.

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-- Remove the bolts -3 and 4- and disconnect the connector -1-.

GWWA42-10630

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-- Loosen the wheel bearing housing -2- from the drive axle and remove it.