Wheel Bearing: Removal
- Remove steering knuckle and hub assembly from vehicle. See HUB & KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY
. Place steering knuckle in vise. Remove dust deflector. See Fig 1
.
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- Remove ball joint from steering knuckle (if not done already). Using Seal Puller (J-26941
) and slide hammer, pull inner oil seal out of steering knuckle. Remove snap ring from steering knuckle.
- Remove bolts holding disc brake splash shield to steering knuckle. Using gear puller, push axle hub from steering knuckle. See Figure
. Remove disc brake dust cover and pull outer oil seal from knuckle.
- Using a press and Bearing Separator (J-22912-01
), press inside bearing race from axle hub. Using drift and Bearing Installer (J-35399
), press hub bearing from knuckle.