Hub unit removal and wheel bearing replacement

Note: If necessary, apply penetrating type lubricant to loosen the ball joint.

18. Remove the knuckle protector.
19. Remove the cotter pin and the castle nut.
20. Install a 10mm hex nut on the ball joint. Be sure that the hex nut is flush with the ball joint pin end, or the threaded section of the ball joint might be damaged by the ball joint remover.
21. Use special tool as shown on steps 12 and 13 to separate the upper ball joint and knuckle.

1. Knuckle
2. Drive shaft end
3. Drive shaft outboard joint

22. Pull the knuckle outward and remove the drive shaft outboard joint from the knuckle by tapping the drive shaft end using a plastic hammer, then remove the knuckle.

Hub unit removal and wheel bearing replacement

1. Remove the knuckle from the hub unit.
2. Remove the splash guard from the knuckle.
3. Check the knuckle and splash guard for damage.

1. Screws
2. Knuckle
3. Splash guard