Removing a Hub Unit Bearing Assembly and Steering Knuckle

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Removing a Hub Unit Bearing Assembly  and Steering Knuckle

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For passenger car front wheel end application

Raise the vehicle. Remove

the wheel cover to access the

lug nuts if needed. Remove

the lug nuts and the wheel.

Remove the caliper and the

caliper mounting bracket.

Make sure to properly support

the caliper with either an “S”

hook or a piece of wire to

prevent brake line damage.

Remove the brake rotor. Follow

the vehicle manufacturer’s

recommendations for rotor

inspection and reuse.

Remove the axle nut using an axle nut socket. Always refer to the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions regarding nut replacement.

Remove the upper tie rod using the proper tool.

If present, disconnect the ABS sensor wire from its mating connector point and secure the sensor cable to prevent damage.

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