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How do you remove a WARN hub from 1989 Suburban The brake rotor needs to be replaced and will not come off?

To remove a WARN hub from a 1989 Suburban, follow these steps:

1. Park the Suburban in a safe location and apply the parking brake.

2. Block the wheels that will remain on the ground to prevent the Suburban from rolling.

3. Loosen the lug nuts on the wheel with the WARN hub that needs to be removed. Do not remove the lug nuts completely.

4. Jack up the Suburban until the wheel with the WARN hub is off the ground.

5. Remove the lug nuts and take off the wheel.

6. Locate the WARN hub lock on the back of the hub. It is a small, round knob with a slot in it.

7. Insert a flat-head screwdriver or other pry bar into the slot in the lock and turn it counterclockwise to disengage the lock.

8. Once the lock is disengaged, you can pull the WARN hub straight out from the axle.

9. If the WARN hub is stuck, you may need to use a pry bar to pry it off the axle.

10. Once the WARN hub is removed, you can replace the brake rotor.

11. To reinstall the WARN hub, simply slide it back onto the axle and engage the lock.

12. Replace the wheel and lug nuts, then lower the Suburban to the ground.