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Front Wheel Bearings: Removal

  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel. Raise staked edge of hub retainer flange. Remove and discard axle nut.
  2. Remove brake hose clip at shock bracket. Remove anti-lock sensor (if equipped). Remove tie rod end nut. Separate tie rod end from knuckle.
  3. Remove caliper bolts. Separate caliper from rotor. Suspend caliper out of work area with wire. Remove rotor screws and rotor.
  4. Remove bolt and nut located at point where lower arm ball joint connects to front knuckle. Separate lower arm ball joint from lower arm. Remove spring and shock bracket bolts.
  5. Remove knuckle and wheel hub assembly from drive shaft. Separate hub from knuckle with Puller (T87C-1104-A) and Hub Remover (T92C-1104-AH). Retain outer bearing retainer washer for use during reassembly. Press outer bearing cone and roller from shaft. Remove and discard inner and outer oil seals.
  6. Pull bearing races from bores with Puller (T77F-1102-A) and slide hammer. If necessary, remove and discard rotor shield.
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