1996 Dodge Ram FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

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1996 Dodge Ram Four Wheel Drive Automatic

How do you remove the wheel bearings from the front passenger side? I have removed cotter pin and slotted bolt but can't seem to budge the the rooter
Oct 2, 2009 at 9:40 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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Raise and support vehicle.
Remove wheels.
Remove brake caliper and support aside.
DO NOT allow caliper to hang by brake hose.
On one ton models, remove adapter hub bolts and hub from rotor and hub assembly.
On all models, remove cotter pin from rotor and hub nut.
Remove rotor and hub nut.
Remove bolts securing rotor and hub assembly to steering knuckle.
Bolts are accessible from inboard side of steering knuckle. Remove rotor and hub assembly.
Remove hub spacer from steering knuckle. Note spacer position for installation reference
Oct 2, 2009 at 10:20 AM
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