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Wheel Bearing Removal

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CAUTION: Sodium-based grease is not compatible with lithium-based grease. Do not intermix. Do not lubricate wheel bearings without first thoroughly cleaning all old grease from the bearing. Use of incompatible bearing lubricants could result in premature lubricant breakdown.
NOTE: If bearing adjustment will not eliminate looseness or rough and noisy operation, the hub and bearings should be cleaned, inspected and repacked with the appropriate wheel bearing grease. If the bearing cups or the cone and roller assemblies are worn or damaged, they should be replaced.
  1. Raise the vehicle until the tire clears the floor.
  2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
  3. Remove the caliper and wire to the underbody to prevent damage to the brake hose. See FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER .
  4. Remove the grease cap from the hub and rotor.
  5. Remove the cotter pin, retainer, adjusting nut and flatwasher from the spindle. Discard the cotter pin.
  6. Remove the wheel bearing.
  7. Pull the hub and rotor assembly off the spindle.
    NOTE: Perform the following steps if the original hub and rotor assembly are to be reinstalled.
    1. Remove and discard the grease seal.
    2. Remove the bearing cone and roller from the hub and rotor.
    3. Clean the inner and outer bearing cups with solvent.
    4. Inspect the cups for scratches, pits, excessive wear and other damage.
    5. If the cups are worn or damaged, remove with Front Hub Remover/Replacer and Bearing Cup Puller or equivalent.
  8. Remove all loose dirt and dust from the hub and rotor.
  9. Wipe all old lubricant from the spindle and the inside of the hub and rotor.
  10. Cover the spindle with a clean cloth, and brush all loose dust and dirt from the front disc brake rotor shield.
  11. Carefully remove the cloth from the spindle to prevent dirt from falling onto the spindle.
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