2. Remove the screw from the funnel-shaped recess and remove the brake disc from the hub.
3. Now you need to remove the hub from the holder using one or more methods. Either use a press or extractor, or screw two road wheel bolts into the hub flange and, using increasingly thick shims, tighten the bolts to remove the hub (photo).
Photo 4.3A Removing the hub from the holder.
Photo 4.3B Hub removed from holder.
4. Unscrew and remove the brake disc shield.
5. Remove the two bearing spring rings (photo).
Photo 4.5 Removing the hub bearing spring ring.
6. Using a press or bearing extractor, remove the bearing from the short axle holder,
7. Before installing the new bearing, insert the snap ring (A) into the short axle holder. Make sure it fits snugly in its groove and that the ends are pointing downwards (when the car is equipped with a rack) (Figure 10.3).
Figure 10.3 Front hub section A and B are spring bearing rings.
8. Place the bearing in place, applying force to the outer race so that it touches the spring ring (photo).
Photo 4.8 Hub bearing/oil seal.
9. Install the remaining bearing snap ring.
10. Install the brake disc shield.
11. Push in or pull in (long bolt and washers) hub into the short axle holder. During this operation it is necessary to support the inner bearing race.
12. Reinstall the suspension strut.
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