Hub and Bearing Removal and Installation: Removal: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Reno and 2005 Suzuki Forenza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the drive axle from the front wheel hub. Refer to "KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
Remove the inner snap ring.

Fig 1: Removing Inner Snap Ring
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Remove the wheel hub with the support bridge J-37105-B-1, the hub adapter J-377105-B-3, the hex nut 500-20, and the forcing screw J-36661-2.

Fig 2: Removing Wheel Hub
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Remove the brake shield. Refer to "SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
Remove the outer snap ring.

Fig 3: Removing Outer Snap Ring
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Remove the wheel bearing with the support bridge J-37105-B-1, the bearing adapter J-37105-B-2, the hex nut 500-20, and the forcing screw J-36661-2.
Clean the bore of the knuckle.

Fig 4: Removing Wheel Bearing
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