Front Disc Rotor - 4WD Models "V" Series: Removal

1. Raise vehicle and support with safety stands. Remove wheel assemblies. On vehicles with automatic locking hubs, remove 5 screws, retaining hub cover to outer clutch housing.
2. Remove cover, seal, seal bridge, and bearing components. Use needle nose pliers to compress wire retaining ring. See Fig 1. Pull remaining components from wheel.
3. On vehicles with manual locking hubs, remove Allen head screws. Remove outer locking hub locking assembly. Remove snap ring from end of axle shaft. Remove body assembly internal snap ring from hub. Remove body assembly.
4. On all vehicles, remove wheel bearing outer lock nut, retainer, and inner bearing adjustment nut using Wrench (J-6893-D). Remove hub and disc assembly. Remove outer wheel bearing.
5. Remove oil seal and inner wheel bearing. Remove inner and outer wheel bearing cups (if necessary) using a brass drift and hammer. Clean and inspect all parts, as required.

Fig 1: Automatic Locking Hub Assembly Adjustment nut pin must pass through hole in drag sleeve washer.