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Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle Inspection

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  1. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  2. Position the special tool. Push and pull the wheel hub by hand and measure the wheel bearing play.
    Fig 1: Measuring Wheel Bearing Play
    G03988374Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. If the wheel bearing play exceeds specification, install a new locknut. Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION .
  4. Reset the wheel bearing play and install a new wheel hub if necessary. Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION .
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