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Removal

CAUTION: Do not begin this removal procedure unless the following parts are available:
^ A new front axle wheel hub retainer assembly.
^ A new lower control arm-to-steering knuckle pinch bolt and nut.
^ A new driveshaft bearing retainer circlip.
Once removed, these parts must not be reused during assembly. Their torque-holding ability or retention capability is diminished during removal.





1. Remove wheel-cover/hub cover from wheel and tire assembly and loosen lug nuts.








2. After raising the vehicle on a frame contact hoist and removing the wheel and tire assembly, remove the front axle wheel hub retainer.

CAUTION: Discard the front axle wheel/hub retainer nut. It is a torque prevailing design and cannot be reused.





3. Remove stabilizer bar link top retaining nut with box end wrench while holding stud with socket.
4. Remove stabilizer bar link from front strut. Position out of way.

CAUTION: Never use a hammer to separate the outboard front wheel driveshaft joint stub shaft from the hub. Damage to the front wheel driveshaft joint threads and internal components may result.





5. Install Front Hub Remover/Replacer T81P-1104-C and Two Stud Adapters T86P-1104-A1, Metric Hub Remover Adapters T83P-1104-BH and Front Hub Replacer T81P-1104-A.

NOTE: make sure the hub remover adapter is fully threaded onto the hub stud and is positioned opposite the two stud adapter.

6. Push front wheel driveshaft joint only to the point that the splines are free in the hub. Remove puller (assembled tool).





7. Remove and discard lower ball joint nut. Using Ball Joint Remover T96P-3010-A, Tie Rod End Remover Adapter T81P-3504-W and Pitman Arm Puller T64P-3590-F, separate lower ball joint from front suspension lower arm.
8. Using Rotunda Spring Compressor 164-R3571 or equivalent, compress front coil spring until ball joint stud is free from front suspension lower arm. Pull hub and strut assembly outward remove CV joint stub shaft from hub, rest halfshaft on frame rail.





9. Assemble CV Joint Puller T86P-3515-A1, CV Joint Puller Extension T86P-3514-A2 and Impact Slide Hammer D79P-100-A or equivalent. Insert CV joint puller adapter behind inboard CV joint housing.





10. Use impact slide hammer to release circlip.





11. Remove halfshaft assembly and tools from vehicle
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