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Removal (Protege, 323 & 929)

  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Remove axle lock nut. Remove cotter pin, and disconnect tie rod from steering knuckle. Remove and wire aside brake caliper. Separate lower control arm from ball joint. Remove bolts retaining steering knuckle to strut assembly.
  2. On Protege and 323, separate hub and knuckle from drive shaft. Remove wheel hub and rotor from knuckle. Place alignment marks on rotor and wheel hub. Separate and remove dust cover. Remove bearings, oil seals, bearing outer races and spacer.
  3. On 929, remove hub and rotor. Remove grease seal, sensor ring and circlip. Press bearing from hub assembly. DO NOT reuse old bearing once pressed from hub.