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Front Wheel Bearings: Removal

  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. On models with locking hubs, remove locking hub. See LOCKING HUBS article in this section. On all other models, remove cap from drive axle flange. Remove snap ring from drive axle shaft.
  2. Remove drive axle flange retaining bolts. Remove drive axle flange. On all models, remove brake caliper. Remove rotor from hub. Bend lock washer away from lock nut. Remove bearing lock nut and lock washer. Using Socket (09941-58010 ), remove bearing nut.
  3. Remove washer and hub assembly from spindle. Remove oil seal from hub. Note direction of seal installation. Remove inner bearing. Using brass drift and hammer, drive bearing races from hub if replacement is required.