Wheel Bearings: Removal

Raise vehicle and remove wheel. Hub nut from left side of vehicle has left-hand threads. Hub nut from right side of vehicle has right-hand threads. To remove hub nut and washer, place a pry bar under one lug nut and over the other. See Fig 1. Discard hub nut.

Fig 1: Removing Hub Nut - Rotate drum rearward until pry bar touches the floor.
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Release brake shoe self-adjuster (if necessary) and remove brake drum retaining clip. Remove brake drum. Remove drive flange using Puller (D81L-1002-A). Use wire to support brake assembly. Remove 4 brake hub attaching bolts and bearing hub.