Brake wheel bearings refer to the assembly made up of the braking and control system for the wheels of a vehicle. Wheel bearings are large free-spinning hubs that attach a wheel to the control arm and steering mechanism. Removing the brake wheel bearing requires a good understanding of vehicle maintenance and should not be attempted by automobile novices.
Instructions
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Slide wheel blocks around the rear wheels to prevent the car from rolling while lifted. Use the breaker bar and lug socket to loosen the lugs on the front wheels. Place the hydraulic lift under the vehicle and lift at a structural point. Place the jack stands underneath structure points, and lower the lift until the weight of the vehicle is evenly distributed between the lift and the stands.
2Remove the loosened lugs from the hub bolts, and remove the wheel. Place the lugs inside the rim to prevent misplacing, and slide the wheel underneath the vehicle for safety. Locate the disk brake caliper, and remove using the hex key set.
3Remove the rotor by grasping it firmly, and pulling away from the car body. Place the rotor on a soft cloth to ensure the rotor surface does not get scratched. Use the 35-mm hub socket to loosen the large nut in the center of the wheel hub assembly. Remove the bolt and slide off the wheel hub. Use a slotted screwdriver to gently pry the wheel bearing out of the center of the wheel hub assembly.
