Wheel Bearing & Hub: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford RV Cutaway, 2002 Ford Econoline, 2002 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2002 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.CAUTION: Do not use heat to loosen a seized wheel nut. Heat can damage the wheel and the wheel bearings.
- Remove the front disc brake caliper and anchor plate. Remove the hub grease cap, cotter pin and retainer nut. Remove the hub grease cap. Remove and discard the cotter pin. Remove the retainer nut.
- Remove the spindle nut. Remove the front wheel outer bearing retainer washer and the outer front wheel bearing. Remove the brake disc and hub. Remove and discard the wheel hub grease seal. Remove the inner front wheel bearing.
- Clean the bearings with solvent and dry thoroughly. Inspect the bearings for cracks, nicks, or seized rollers. Install new bearings if necessary. Clean the old lubricant from the hub, spindle and bearing cups. Inspect the cups for scratches, pits or cracks. If necessary, use a drift to remove the bearing cups. Install new bearing cups if necessary. Inspect the front wheel spindle for pitting, scratches or scoring. Repair or install a new spindle as needed.