Removal Procedure

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Raise and support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
Remove the tire and the wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Install punch in rotor vanes to hold from turning.
Remove the drive axle nut.
Remove the drive axle washer.
Remove the rotor. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR -- FRONT in Disc Brakes.
Using the J 45859 or equivalent, disengage the wheel driveshaft from the hub and bearing.

Fig 1: Disengaging Wheel Driveshaft From Hub & Bearing
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Remove the wheel speed sensor mounting bolt from the wheel hub and bearing.
Remove the wheel speed sensor from the wheel hub and bearing.

Fig 2: Removing Wheel Speed Sensor From Wheel Hub & Bearing
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Remove the wheel hub and bearing to the steering knuckle mounting bolts.

Fig 3: Removing Wheel Hub & Bearing To Steering Knuckle Mounting Bolts
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Important: Lay the wheel hub and bearing on the wheel hub studs on the outboard side. This prevents damage or contamination to the bearing seal.
Remove the wheel hub and bearing to the steering knuckle.
Remove the splash shield from the steering knuckle.

Fig 4: Removing Wheel Hub & Bearing To Steering Knuckle
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Remove the wheel hub and bearing seal from the wheel hub and bearing.

Fig 5: Removing Wheel Hub & Bearing Seal From Wheel Hub & Bearing
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