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Spindle & Shaft Assembly: Removal

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  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Remove ABS wheel sensor (if equipped). Remove caliper from rotor, and wire aside. Remove locking hub. See AUTOMATIC LOCKING HUBS  or MANUAL LOCKING HUBS  .
  2. Remove wheel bearings, lock nuts, hub and rotor. Remove spindle-to-steering knuckle nuts. Tap spindle with plastic hammer to free spindle from steering knuckle. See Figure. Remove spindle, spindle seat (if equipped) and splash shield.
  3. On right axle shaft, remove and discard keystone clamp from shaft assembly and stub shaft. Slide rubber boot onto stub shaft. Remove shaft assembly from right axle. See Figure.
  4. Remove left shaft assembly (if required). On both spindles, wrap spindle in protective cloth and place second step of spindle in soft-jawed vise.
  5. On Ranger, remove oil seal using slide hammer and seal remover. Remove needle bearing from spindle. Press seal from shaft assembly. See Figure.
  6. On Bronco, remove needle bearing and oil seal using slide hammer and Cup Puller (T77F-1102-A). Press seal from shaft assembly. See Figure.
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