Wheel Bearing Unit, Removing And Installing, AWD: Removing

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

-- Remove the brake rotor. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the expanding rivets -2-.

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-- Pull the wind deflector -1- slightly outward in the direction of the -arrow- and remove.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- in stages, and remove the wheel bearing unit from the drive axle and the wheel bearing housing at the same time.

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• Handling the wheel bearing. Refer to Figure.