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http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f310/archive-arloguthrojeep-s-axle-shaft-wheel-bearing-assembly-write-up-3684209/
After a day of fun you Jeep may look like this:
On my Jeep I have aftermarket wheels so I am able to access the main hub nut with the wheel still on.
Start by removing the cotter pin:
Then the cap:
And behind the cap is a spring (shown on left):
Next, use your trusty 36mm socket to break that nut before you take off the wheel:
With the nut torqued to 175ft/lbs and rust/dirt seizing up the nut, it isn't a surprise that a cheater bar helps In this case it is my old tie rod.
Now jack up your axle:
And remove the wheel, place it under your sliders if you have them or under your hub in the event your Jeep falls off the jack, it won't crash onto the ground:
Next, remove the caliper bracket (2 x 18mm bolts) and hang it from the spring via wire or zip ties:
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f310/archive-arloguthrojeep-s-axle-shaft-wheel-bearing-assembly-write-up-3684209/
After a day of fun you Jeep may look like this:
On my Jeep I have aftermarket wheels so I am able to access the main hub nut with the wheel still on.
Start by removing the cotter pin:
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Then the cap:
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And behind the cap is a spring (shown on left):
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Next, use your trusty 36mm socket to break that nut before you take off the wheel:
With the nut torqued to 175ft/lbs and rust/dirt seizing up the nut, it isn't a surprise that a cheater bar helps In this case it is my old tie rod.
Now jack up your axle:
And remove the wheel, place it under your sliders if you have them or under your hub in the event your Jeep falls off the jack, it won't crash onto the ground:
Next, remove the caliper bracket (2 x 18mm bolts) and hang it from the spring via wire or zip ties: