Removal and Installation: Removal

1. Remove front wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to Adjustment .
2. Remove brake caliper torque member bolts, leaving brake hose attached, reposition the brake caliper aside with wire. Refer to Exploded View .
   CAUTION: Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Put alignment marks (A) on disc rotor and wheel hub and bearing assembly, then remove disc rotor.

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   CAUTION:

   • Put alignment marks on the wheel hub and bearing assembly and the disc rotor before removing the disc rotor.
   • Do not drop the disc rotor.
4. Remove wheel sensor bolt (A) and position wheel sensor aside. Refer to Exploded View - Front Wheel Sensor .

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   CAUTION: Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5. Remove cotter pin.
6. Remove nut retainer, then loosen lock nut from drive shaft using power tool.
7. Using a piece of wood and a hammer, tap on the lock nut to disengage drive shaft from wheel hub.

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   CAUTION:

   • Do not place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Be careful not to over extend slide joint.
   • Do not allow drive shaft to hang without support.
   NOTE: Use suitable puller if drive shaft cannot be separated from wheel hub and bearing assembly.
8. Remove wheel hub lock nut.
9. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts using power tool.
10. Remove splash guard and wheel hub and bearing assembly from steering knuckle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL 

Check components for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Replace if necessary.

Ball joint inspection 

Check for boot breakage, axial looseness, and torque of transverse link ball joint and repair as necessary.