Remove

REMOVE
1. Remove the hub complete as described in the operation to overhaul the hub assembly on ABS fitted vehicles.
2. Drain the swivel pin housing and refit plug.





3. Remove the six bolts retaining the stub axle to the swivel housing.
4. Remove the mud shield.
5. Remove the stub axle and joint washer.





6. Pull out the axle shaft and constant velocity joint from the axle casing.
7. Remove the brake shield secured at the bottom by one nut and bolt, and midway by the lock stop nut.
8. Disconnect the track-rod end ball joint from the housing.
9. Disconnect the drag-link ball joint.
10. Disconnect the jump hoses from the brake jump hose bracket.
11. Remove the ABS brake sensor.
12. Remove the six bolts securing the oil seal and retaining plate to the swivel pin housing. Pry the seal from the swivel pin housing.

NOTE: The oil seal and retaining plate cannot be removed until the swivel pin bearing housing is removed.

13. Remove the two countersunk screws securing the brake damper/shield bracket, and the lower swivel pin to the housing.
14. Withdraw the lower swivel pin and joint washer by tapping the small protruding lug.
15. Remove the top swivel pin retaining bolts complete with the brake jump hose bracket.
16. Withdraw the top swivel pin and shims.
17. Remove the swivel pin housing while retrieving the lower taper bearing.
18. If the swivel pin housing is to be renewed, the drain, level and filler plugs and lock-stop bolt should be removed.

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