Front Wheel Bearings - RWD Models Except Cougar & THUNDERBIRD
- Turn off air suspension switch (if equipped). Raise vehicle, remove wheel cover and grease cap. Remove cotter pin and nut lock. Loosen adjusting nut 3 turns. Rock wheel, hub and rotor assembly in and out several times to push brake pads away from rotor.
- Tighten adjusting nut to 17-25 ft. lbs. (23-34 N.m) while rotating wheel assembly. Loosen adjusting nut 1/2 turn, then retighten to specifications. See WHEEL BEARING SPECIFICATIONS .
- Reinstall nut lock on adjusting nut and insert new cotter pin. Install grease cap and wheel cover. Lower vehicle. Before driving vehicle, pump brake pedal to restore normal brake pedal travel.
WHEEL BEARING SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | INCH lbs. (N.m) |
|---|---|
| Grand Marquis, LTD Crown Victoria & Town Car | 10-28 (1.1-3.2) |
| Mark VII, Mustang | 10-12 (1.1-1.7) |