Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub: Removal
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Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.
- Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
- Remove and discard the halfshaft nut.
- Remove the brake hose bracket bolt.
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NOTE: The front suspension height sensor must be disconnected from the lower control arm prior to servicing suspension components or damage to the suspension height sensor and/or the vehicle dynamic suspension system may occur. The sensor will need to be recalibrated after reassembly.
Remove the front height sensor arm bracket bolt and position the front height sensor arm bracket aside.
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NOTE: Do not use a prying device or separator fork between the ball joint and the wheel knuckle. Damage to the ball joint or ball joint seal may result. Only use the pry bar by inserting it into the lower arm body opening.NOTE: Use care when releasing the lower arm and wheel knuckle into the resting position or damage to the ball joint seal may occur.
Remove and discard the lower ball joint pinch bolt and nut and separate the ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
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NOTE: Do not bend the inner joint more than 18 degrees and the outer joint more than 45 degrees. Damage to the shaft will occur.
Press the halfshaft from the hub. Use Special Service Tool: 205-D070 (D93P-1175-B) Remover, Front Wheel Hub.
- Remove the brake disc. Refer to: Brake Disc .
- Remove and discard the 4 wheel bearing and wheel hub bolts and remove the wheel bearing and wheel hub.