Removal

REMOVAL

NOTE: Before proceeding, refer to BRAKES WARNING and CAUTION.

CAUTION: Wheel mounting studs MUST NOT be hammered out of hub flange of hub and bearing assembly. If a stud is removed by hammering it out, damage to hub and bearing assembly will occur leading to premature bearing failure.

1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove front wheel and tire assembly.
3. Access and remove front brake rotor.




4. On wheel mounting stud to be removed, install a wheel mounting (lug) nut (1) far enough so the threads on the stud are even with end of nut. Install Remover (3), Special Tool C-4150A, on hub and bearing flange and wheel stud (5).
5. Tighten screw on Remover, pushing wheel stud (5) out of hub flange. Once shoulder of wheel stud is past flange, remove special tool. Remove nut from stud and remove stud from hub flange.