Axle Hub Assembly: Removal
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- Remove snap ring. See Fig 1 .
- Using Front Hub Remover and Installer (MB991017), Knuckle Arm Bridge (MB991056 or MB991355), and Front Hub Remover and Installer (MB991001 or MB990998), pull out the hub from the knuckle. See Fig 2 .
- Remove dust cover. See Fig 1 .
- Crush the oil seal in 2 places so that the tabs of the special tool will be caught on the wheel bearing inner race (outside). See Fig 3 . Using Side Bearing Puller (MB990810), remove the wheel bearing inner race (outside) from the front hub. See Fig 4 . Install the inner race (outside) that was removed from the hub to the wheel bearing, and then Installer Adapter (MB990935), Brass Bar (MB990938), and Knuckle Arm Bridge (MB991056 or MB991355) to remove the wheel bearing from knuckle. See Fig 5 .
CAUTION:
When removing the inner race (outside) from the hub, be careful not to let the hub drop.