Wheel Bearing: Removal
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. On models with locking hubs, remove locking hub. See LOCKING HUB in this article.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.