Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Loosen the axle retainer nut.

Fig 1: Loosening Axle Retainer Nut
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The wheel speed sensor electrical connectors are located in the engine compartment secured to the fender aprons.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Wheel Speed Sensor

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Disconnect the wheel speed sensor.
Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
Remove and discard the axle retainer nut.
- To install, tighten the nut to 250 Nm (184 lb-ft).
Using the special tool, separate the outboard CV joint from the wheel hub.

Fig 3: Separating Outboard CV Joint From Wheel Hub
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Detach the wheel speed sensor harness from the brake hose.

Fig 4: Locating Wheel Speed Sensor Harness And Brake Hose
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Remove the brake hose-to-wheel knuckle bolt.
- To install, tighten the bolt to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
Remove the 2 anchor plate bolts.
- To install, tighten the bolts to 112 Nm (83 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 5: Removing Anchor Plate Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the hose or damage to the hose can occur.

Position the caliper, pads and anchor plate aside.
Remove the brake disc.
Remove and discard the 3 wheel hub-to-wheel knuckle bolts.
- To install, tighten the bolts to 112 Nm (83 lb-ft).
Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Always install new wheel hub-to-wheel knuckle bolts and a new axle retainer nut.