Removal Procedure

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NOTE: Never place vehicle on the ground with the halfshaft removed or the halfshaft nut torqued improperly. Otherwise, bearing seals may become dislodged causing premature wear and/or damage to the hub and bearing assembly.

Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels .
Remove the rotor. Refer BRAKE ROTORS .
Remove the front axle hub cap.
Remove the wheel driveshaft retaining nut and washer from the wheel driveshaft.

Fig 1: Removing the front axle hub cap
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Fig 2: Removing the wheel driveshaft retaining nut and washer from the wheel driveshaft
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Using the J 45859 or equivalent, disengage the wheel driveshaft from the hub and bearing.

Fig 3: Disengaging the wheel driveshaft from the hub and 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 4: Removing the wheel speed sensor mounting bolt from the wheel hub and bearing
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Remove the wheel hub and bearing mounting bolts.

Fig 5: Removing the wheel hub and bearing mounting bolts
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Remove the wheel hub and bearing and splash shield from the steering knuckle.

Fig 6: Removing the wheel hub and bearing and splash shield from the steering knuckle
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