FRONT AXLE - Hub and Knuckle
2. REMOVAL OF OIL SEAL (DRIVE SHAFT SIDE)
Remove the oil seal (drive shaft side) from the knuckle.
5. REMOVAL OF WHEEL BEARING
(1) Crush the oil seal in two places so that the tabs of the
special tool will be caught on the wheel bearing inner
race.
(2) Remove the wheel bearing inner race from the front
hub by using the general service tool.
Be careful that the front hub will not fall down as the
wheel bearing inner race (outer side) is removed from
the hub
(3) Remove the snap ring from the knuckle.
(4) Remove the bearing by using the special tools.
Caution
Removal is easier if the outer side inner race
removed from the hub is placed on the bearing and
the wheel bearing is then removed.
INSPECTION
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Check the front hub and brake disc mounting surfaces for
galling and contamination.
Check the knuckle inner surface for galling and cracks.
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Check for defective bearing.