Rear Suspension: Overhaul: Knuckle/Hub: Disassembly

1. Using hub stand and hub remover, remove hub from rear housing. See Fig 1 .
2. Remove back plate from rear housing.
   CAUTION: Use new oil seals.
3. Using a standard screwdriver, remove outer and inner oil seals.
4. Using flat bladed screwdriver, remove snap ring. See Fig 2 .
   CAUTION: DO NOT remove bearing unless damaged. DO NOT re-use bearing after removal.
5. Using housing stand and bearing remover, remove bearing by pressing inner race. See Fig 3 .
6. Remove tone wheel bolts and remove tone wheel from hub.
   CAUTION: Be careful not to hammer hub bolts. This may deform hub.
7. Using hub stand, press hub bolts out. See Fig 4 .

Fig 1: Removing Hub From Rear Housing

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Fig 2: Removing Snap Ring

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Fig 3: Removing Bearing By Pressing Inner Race

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Fig 4: Driving Hub Bolts Out

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