Front Wheel Bearings - Fwd Models: Removal
- Remove steering knuckle and separate from hub with hub remover (L-4539). To separate, place washer and thrust button on hub. Back out retainer screw to hub as far as possible. Position tool and install 2 screws firmly into tapped brake adaption extensions and one screw into retaining screw threads.NOTE: Bearing inner races will separate, and outboard race will stay on hub.
- Tighten press screw to remove hub through bearing. Remove bearing outer race from hub using hub remover thrust button and puller (L-4534).
- Remove bearing retainer. Carefully pry seal from machined recess in knuckle. Press bearing out of knuckle with a 1 5/8" socket. Discard bearing.