Removal and Installation

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

Fig 1: Locating Wheel Hub Nut

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Remove the brake shoes. Refer to REAR BRAKE DRUM SHOES .
CAUTION:
- Apply anti-seize compound to the halfshaft before removing the nut to avoid damaging the halfshaft.
Fig 2: Removing Brake Shoe
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Remove the rear halfshaft nut and discard.

Fig 3: Loosen Halfshaft From Wheel Hub
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Using the special tool, loosen the halfshaft from the wheel hub.

Fig 4: Removing Wheel Hub
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Using the special tools, remove the wheel hub.
NOTE:
- This step may not be necessary if the inner wheel bearing race remains in the wheel knuckle, after removing the wheel hub.
Using the special tool, press the inner wheel bearing race from the wheel hub.
Vehicles with ABS

Fig 5: Removing ABS Sensor
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Position the anti-lock brake (ABS) sensor aside.
1. Remove the ABS sensor bolt and bracket bolts.
2. Position the ABS sensor aside.
Fig 6: Disconnecting Parking Brake Cable
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Disconnect the parking brake cable.
1. Remove the parking brake cable bolt from the wheel knuckle.
Fig 7: Removing Parking Brake Cable Bolt
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Disconnect the brake line from the wheel cylinder.
1. Remove the brake line bracket bolt.
Support the wheel knuckle.

Fig 8: Locating Lower Shock Absorber Bolt
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Remove the lower shock absorber nut.

Fig 9: Removing Lower Shock Absorber Nut
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NOTE:
- It may be necessary to hold the ball joint stud to keep it from turning while removing the nut.
Disconnect the lower ball joint.
1. Remove the nut.
  
  Fig 10: Disconnecting Lower Ball Joint
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  NOTE:
  - It may be necessary to hold the ball joint stud to keep it from turning while removing the nut.
Disconnect the upper ball joint.
1. Remove the nut.
Fig 11: Locating Spring Insulator And Spring
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NOTE:
- Note the position of the spring insulator and spring for installation.
Remove the spring.
1. Lower the support to the wheel knuckle.
Fig 12: Remove Wheel Knuckle Cam Bolt
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Remove the wheel knuckle cam bolt.
1. Mark the position of the adjustment cam notch.
2. Remove the wheel knuckle cam bolt.
Fig 13: Removing Wheel Knuckle
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Remove the wheel knuckle.
1. Remove the wheel knuckle cam.
2. Remove the wheel knuckle.
Fig 14: Removing Snap Ring
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Remove the snap ring.

Fig 15: Pressing Outer Wheel Bearing Race From Wheel Knuckle
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Using the special tools, press the outer wheel bearing race from the wheel knuckle.