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Removal & Installation

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  1. Remove front brake rotor. See FRONT BRAKE ROTOR  .
  2. Remove the ABS sensor bolt. Position the sensor out of the way. See Fig 1 .
  3. Separate the tie rod end from the wheel knuckle. See Fig 2 .
    • Remove the cotter pin.
    • Remove the nut.
    • Using special tool, separate the tie rod end from the wheel knuckle.
  4. Separate the suspension lower ball joint from the knuckle. See Fig 3 .
    • Remove the cotter pin.
    • Remove the nut.
    • Separate the suspension lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
  5. Separate the axle hub from the wheel knuckle. See Fig 4 .
    • Remove the cotter pin and remove the nut.
    • Using 2-Jaw Puller (D80L-1002-L), or equivalent, separate the axle hub from the wheel knuckle.
  6. Remove the lower strut nuts and bolts from the wheel knuckle. See Fig 5 .
  7. Remove the wheel knuckle.
  8. Remove the snap ring from the wheel knuckle. See Fig 6 .
  9. Using Bearing Puller Adapter (D84L-1123-A), or equivalent, press the hub and bearing out of the knuckle. See Fig 7 .
  10. Remove the front disc brake rotor shield from the front-wheel knuckle with a suitable tool. See Fig 8 .
  11. To install, reverse removal procedure. Install the front disc brake rotor shield.
    • Position the special tools on the front disc brake rotor shield and under the front-wheel knuckle.
    • Use a suitable press to install the front disc brake rotor shield.
  12. To complete installation, reverse remaining disassembly procedures. Tighten fasteners to specification. See DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS  .
Fig 1: Identifying ABS Sensor
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Fig 2: Separating Tie Rod From Wheel Knuckle
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Fig 3: Separating Lower Ball Joint From Knuckle
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Fig 4: Separating Axle Hub From Wheel Knuckle
G00310833Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 5: Identifying Lower Strut Nuts & Bolts
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Fig 6: Identifying Wheel Knuckle Snap Ring
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Fig 7: Pressing Hub & Bearing From Knuckle
G00310837Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 8: Removing Disc Brake Rotor Shield From Wheel Knuckle
G00310836Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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