Integrated Wheel End (IWE): Removal
- Remove the brake disc. Refer to: Brake Disc .
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NOTE: If equipped with dynamic suspension.
Remove the ride height sensor arm bracket bolt and position the bracket aside.
- Remove the wheel hub nut dust cap.
- Remove and discard the wheel hub nut.
- Disconnect the vacuum tubes from the IWE and position aside.
- Remove the IWE-to-wheel knuckle retaining bolts.
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- Remove and discard the outer tie rod end nut.
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NOTE: Do not use a hammer to separate the outer tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle may result.
Separate the outer tie rod end from the wheel knuckle. Use the General Equipment: Tie Rod End Remover
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- Remove the wheel speed sensor wire bracket bolt.
- Unclip the wheel speed sensor wire from the brake hose.
- Unclip the 2 wheel speed sensor wire retainers and position aside the wheel speed sensor wire.
- Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the front brake flexible hose bracket bolt and position the brake hose aside.
- Remove and discard the upper ball joint nut.
- Separate the upper ball joint from the wheel knuckle. Use Special Service Tool: 204-592 Separator, Lower Arm Ball Joint.
- Position the wheel knuckle to gain access and remove the CV shaft joint outboard end and disconnect the IWE end from the from the steering knuckle hub bearing.
- Remove the IWE and disconnect it from the outboard CV joint housing.
- Inspect the hub engagement teeth and the wheel bearing for wear or damage.