Wheel Bearing - 2WD: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda Tribute, 2003 Mazda Tribute, and 2002 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the brake drum.
Remove the wheel hub nut.

Fig 1: Identifying Hub Nut
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Using the special tool, remove the wheel hub.

Fig 2: Removing Wheel Hub
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NOTE: This step may not be necessary if the inner wheel bearing race remains in the wheel knuckle, after removing the wheel hub.

Fig 3: Removing Inner Wheel Bearing Race

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Using the special tool, press the inner wheel bearing race from the wheel hub.
Remove the snap ring.

Fig 4: Identifying Snap Ring
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Using the special tools, remove the wheel bearing outer race from the wheel knuckle.

Fig 5: Removing Wheel Bearing Outer Race From Wheel Knuckle
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