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Wheel Bearing: Removal

  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. On models with locking hubs, remove locking hub. See LOCKING HUB in this article.
  2. On all other models, remove cap from drive axle flange. Remove snap ring from drive axle shaft. See Figure. Remove drive axle flange retaining bolts. Remove drive axle flange.
  3. On all models, remove brake caliper. Remove rotor-to-hub retaining bolts. Remove rotor from hub. It may be necessary to install bolts in face of rotor to push rotor from hub.
  4. Bend lock washer away from lock nut. Remove bearing lock nut and lock washer. Using Socket (09941-58010), remove bearing nut. Remove washer and hub assembly from spindle.
  5. 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.