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Rear Axle/Hub: Removal

  1. Raise vehicle and support it with safety stand.
  2. Loosen and remove four wheel nuts.
  3. Remove wheel and tire.
  4. Remove a dust cap, hub locknut and two brake drum screws.
  5. Remove brake drum (or disc) from rear brake assembly.
  6. Remove hub with bearing assembly.
    NOTE: After disconnecting brake line, plug it to prevent fluid leakage.
  7. Disconnect brake line with SST (0K130 430 019). 
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Brake Line
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  8. Remove two bolts and remove rear brake assembly (drum or disc).
  9. Disconnect two lateral links and trailing link from spindle.
  10. Loosen and remove two strut bolts and nuts.
  11. Remove spindle from strut assembly.
  12. Check all parts, and repair or replace if necessary.
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