Front Axle Hub: Disassembly
- REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB OIL SEAL AND BEARING
- Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal.
- Remove the bearing from the axle hub.
- REMOVE AXLE HUB BEARING OUTER RACE
- Using a brass bar and hammer, tap out the outside bearing outer race.
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NOTE: Be careful not to damage the ABS speed sensor rotor. - Using a brass bar and hammer, tap out the inside bearing outer race.
- Using a brass bar and hammer, tap out the outside bearing outer race.
- INSPECT AXLE HUB BEARINGS
- Clean the bearings and outer races and inspect them for wear or damage.
- REMOVE FRONT DISC
- Mount the axle hub with the disc in a soft jaw vise.NOTE: Close the vise until it holds the disc, and do not tighten it further.
- Place matchmarks on the axle hub and disc.
- Remove the 5 bolts and separate the axle hub and disc.
- Mount the axle hub with the disc in a soft jaw vise.