Removal And Installation: Hub: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford RV Cutaway, 2004 Ford Econoline, 2004 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2004 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
- Remove the anchor plate. For additional information, refer to DISC & DRUM .
- Remove the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFT .
- Using the special tool, remove the hub nut.
- Remove the outer rear wheel bearing.
- Remove the rear hub and brake disc assembly.
- Remove the bolts and separate the rear hub from the rear brake disc.
- Inspect the rear hub for the following:
NOTE:
Make sure that the drive tangs on the special tool engage the 4 slots of the hub nut.
- Cracks and damage around the bolt holes.
- Oversized holes.