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Removal and Installation: Removal

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CAUTION: Wheel hub assembly does not require maintenance. If any of the following symptoms are noted, replace the wheel hub assembly.
  • A growling noise is emitted from the wheel hub assembly while driving.
  • The wheel hub assembly drags or turns roughly.
  1. Remove the rear wheel and tire using power tool.
  2. Remove the brake caliper assembly and brake rotor using power tool. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BRAKE CALIPER AND ROTOR ".
    • The brake hose does not need to be disconnected from the brake caliper.
    CAUTION:
    • Suspend the brake caliper assembly using wire, do not stretch the brake hose.
    • Do not depress the brake pedal, or the caliper piston will pop out.
    • Do not twist the brake hose.
  3. Remove the rear ABS sensor, then move it away from the wheel hub assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    CAUTION: Failure to remove the ABS sensor may result in damage to the sensor wires and the sensor being inoperative.
  4. Remove the wheel hub assembly from knuckle.