Removal

HUB AND BEARING

1. Raise and support vehicle.




2. Remove wheel mounting nuts (3), then tire and wheel assembly (1).




3. While a helper applies brakes to keep hub from rotating, remove hub nut (1) from the half shaft (2).





NOTE: In some cases, it may be necessary to retract caliper piston in its bore a small amount in order to provide sufficient clearance between shoes and rotor to easily remove caliper from knuckle. This can usually be accomplished before guide pin bolts are removed, by grasping rear of caliper and pulling outward working with guide pins, thus retracting piston. Never push on piston directly as it may get damaged.

4. Remove two bolts (1) securing disc brake caliper adapter (3) to knuckle (2).
5. Remove disc brake caliper and adapter (3) from knuckle as an assembly. Hang assembly out of way using wire or a bungee cord. Use care not to overextend brake hose when doing this.




6. Remove any clips (2) retaining brake rotor (3) to wheel mounting studs.
7. Slide brake rotor (3) off hub and bearing (1).




8. Loosen each hub and bearing mounting bolt (2) a turn or two at a time while pulling outward on hub and bearing to avoid bolt contact with half shaft outer joint. Once removed from threads in hub and bearing (but not knuckle), allow bolts to stay in and protrude through knuckle and brake support plate to keep brake support plate in place when hub and bearing is removed.
9. Slide hub and bearing off knuckle and half shaft.