Removing the Wheel Spindle

Raise the car.

Fig 1: Anti-Roll Bar Link From Spring Strut

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Remove

the wheel
the anti-roll bar link from the spring strut. Use a Torx wrench as a counterhold so that the boot is not damaged.
The ABS sensor. Hang up the sensor using a piece of wire.
The ABS sensor cable from the spring strut.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Caliper Mounting Screws

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Fig 3: Removing Drive Shaft Screw Using A Screwdriver As A Counter Hold On Brake Disc

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Loosen the end of the drive shaft in the hub by knocking the drive shaft into the hub approximately - 10-15 mm . Use a rubber or copper mallet.

Fig 4: Identifying Screws Retaining Spring Strut In Wheel Spindle

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Measure the position of the wheel spindle and spring strut. See Wheel Knuckle/Spring Strut, Calibrating .
Slacken off both the screws retaining the spring strut in the wheel spindle. Do not remove the screws yet.

Fig 5: Identifying Tie Rod End & Steering Arm

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Fig 6: Removing Both Screws Retaining Spring Strut In Wheel Spindle

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Remove both the screws retaining the spring strut in the wheel spindle
Press out the wheel spindle. At the same time pull the drive shaft from the transmission.
Hang the drive shaft from a hook 9995045 .

NOTE: Take care not to damage the drive shaft boot.

Fig 7: Identifying Rubber Seal & Constant Velocity Joint

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Remove

Fig 8: Identifying Ball Joint Nut

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Remove

the nut on the ball joint.
NOTE: Use a Torx wrench as a counterhold to prevent damage to the boot.
the wheel spindle.