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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the brake disc. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE .
  2. Remove and discard the wheel bearing and hub bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 120 Nm (89 lb-ft).
  3. If equipped, remove the wheel speed sensor bolt and position the sensor aside.
    • To install, tighten to 14Nm (10 lb-ft).

    4. AWD vehicles 

  4. Remove and discard the rear axle shaft nut.
    • To install, tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
  5. Using the special tool, press the axle shaft out of the hub.
    Fig 1: Pressing Axle Shaft Out Of Hub
    G03988321Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    6. All vehicles 

    NOTE: When the wheel bearing and wheel hub is removed, it is possible that the steel stone shield may dislodge from the wheel bearing and wheel hub and remain in the the wheel knuckle bore opening. The steel stone shield must be removed from the wheel knuckle bore opening prior to wheel bearing and wheel hub installation. Failure to remove the steel stone shield will result in damage to the ABS wheel speed sensor.
  6. Remove the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
    7. NOTE: Always install new suspension fasteners.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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