Front Wheel Hub Assembly Removal And Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
Uncaulk drive shaft nut (1).
Depress foot brake pedal and hold it. Remove drive haft nut (1).
Remove front wheel spindle (if equipped).

Fig 1: Identifying Drive Shaft Nut
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Remove caliper (1) with carrier.
NOTE: Hang removed caliper with a wire hook or the like (3) so as to prevent brake hose (4) from bending, twisting or tension. Do not depress brake pedal during pads removal. Do not operate brake pedal with pads removed.
Pull brake disc (2) off by using two 8 mm bolts.

Fig 2: Removing Brake Disc
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Remove wheel hub housing bolts (3), and then remove wheel hub assembly (1) and dust cover (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Hub Housing Bolts
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Remove hub bolts (1) with copper hammer or hydraulic press.
CAUTION: Never remove bolt unless replacement is necessary.
Be sure to use a new bolt for replacement.

Fig 4: Pressing Hub Bolt
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