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Fig. 3 Exploded View Of Front Suspension

Refer to Fig. 2 and 3. to aid in removal and installation of wheel bearing housing.

REMOVAL

1. Remove axle shaft to hub retaining nut.
2. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly.
3. Remove brake caliper and support using a length of wire.
4. Remove brake rotor.
5. Remove tie rod to wheel bearing housing retaining nut, then separate tie rod from wheel bearing housing.
6. Remove bolts retaining ball joint to lower control arm, then ball joint from control arm.
7. Mark location of camber adjusting bolt, if installed, then remove the bolts, Fig. .
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Support axle shaft, pull housing from strut and remove housing from vehicle.

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