Front Suspension: Overhaul: Knuckle/Hub: Disassembly

1. Using hub remover, support housing and hub securely.
   CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch polished area of hub. Be sure to install inner race on the side of outer race from which it was removed. See Fig 2.
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.
3. Remove disc cover from housing. See Fig 3
   CAUTION: DO NOT re-use oil seals.
4. Using a standard screwdriver, remove outer and inner oil seals.
   CAUTION: Remove without scratching axle housing.
5. Using flat bladed screwdriver, remove snap ring. See Fig 4.
6. Using housing stand, support housing securely.
   CAUTION:

   • DO NOT remove outer race unless it is faulty.
   • Discard outer race after removal.
   • DO NOT replace inner or outer race separately; always replace as a unit.
7. Using bearing remover, press inner race to drive out outer bearing. See Fig 5.
   CAUTION: Be careful not to hammer hub bolts. This may deform hub.
8. Using hub stand and a hydraulic press, drive hub bolts out. See Fig 6.

Fig 1: Supporting Housing & Hub Securely

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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

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Fig 5: Pressing Inner Race To Drive Out Outer Bearing

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Fig 6: Driving Hub Bolts Out

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