Front Wheel Hub Assembly Removal and Installation: Removal

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: Pulling Brake Disc Off By Using Bolts
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Remove wheel hub housing bolts (3), and then remove wheel hub assembly (1) and dust cover (2).

Fig 3: Removing 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: Removing Hub Bolts With Copper Hammer Or Hydraulic Press
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