Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub: Removal

NOTE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1.

Remove the wheel and tire. REFER to Wheels and Tires .

2.

NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.

NOTE: Do not discard the wheel hub nut at this time.

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3.

Remove the brake disc. REFER to Front Disc Brake .

4.

NOTE: Push the halfshaft into the wheel hub to gain access for the removal of the wheel bearing and wheel hub bolts.

General equipment: Front wheel hub remover

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6.

NOTE: The wheel knuckle bore must be clean enough to allow the wheel bearing and wheel hub to seat completely by hand. Do not press or draw the wheel hub and bearing into place or damage to the bearing may occur.

NOTE: Make sure the wheel hub-to-wheel knuckle mating surfaces are clean and free of any adhesive. Failure to clean the adhesive from both surfaces may cause bearing damage.

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