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Front Knuckle/Hub: Disassembly

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  1. Using hub remover, support housing and hub securely.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch polished area of hub. See Fig 2DO NOT reuse the bearing if the hub was removed.
  2. Attach hub stand to housing and drive hub out. See Fig 1. If inner bearing race remains in the hub, remove it with appropriate tool.
  3. Remove disc cover from housing. See Fig 3.
  4. Using a standard screwdriver, remove outer and inner oil seals.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage housing at removal.
  5. Using flat tip screwdriver, remove snap ring. See Fig 4.
  6. Using housing stand, support housing securely.
  7. Using bearing puller, press inner race to drive out outer bearing. See Fig 5.
  8. Using hub stand and a hydraulic press, drive hub bolts out. See Fig 6.
Fig 1: Supporting Housing & Hub Securely
G00329272Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Fig 2: Installing Inner Race On Side Of Outer Race
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Fig 3: Removing Disc Cover From Housing
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Fig 4: Removing Snap Ring
G00329275Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Fig 5: Pressing Inner Race To Drive Out Outer Bearing
G00329276Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Fig 6: Driving Hub Bolts Out
G00329277Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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