- Remove the knuckle assembly.
- Remove the wheel hub assembly by using the SST.
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- Remove the outer bearing, outer oil seal, outer bearing race and spacer from the wheel hub by using the SST.
CAUTION:
Hold the hub to prevent it from falling.
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- Discard the oil seal, regardless of condition.
- Disassemble the knuckle assembly.
NOTE:
Remove the race gradually and carefully.
- Remove the oil seal (inner) with a screwdriver.
- Remove the wheel bearing (inner).
- Remove the bearing race (inner) with the SST and a hammer.
CAUTION:
Tap on the bearing race (inner) only. Do not remove the dust cover if it is not necessary. Do not reuse the dust cover if it is removed once.
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- Mark the dust cover and knuckle for the proper reassembly.
- Remove the dust cover with a chisel.
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