Removal (Montero, Pickup)
- With drum removed, disconnect brake tube from wheel cylinder. Disconnect bearing case from axle housing end. Remove brake backing plate, bearing case, and axle shaft as an assembly. If axle shaft binds, use Slide Hammer (MB990211) and Puller (MB990241).
- Remove "O" ring and shims for preloading wheel bearing. Retain shims for reassembly. Use slide hammer (screwdriver for Montero) and Attachment (MB990212) to remove oil seal.
- To remove wheel bearing, remove lock washer and lock nut, using Remover (MB990785). Remove lock washer and washer. Reinsert lock nut on axle shaft approximately 3 turns. Install Puller (MB990787-A) to remove bearing case from axle shaft.
- Turn nuts with equal pressure to ensure smooth removal of wheel bearing. Using a hammer and drift, drive bearing outer race from bearing case. Remove oil seal from bearing case.