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Removal and Installation

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  1. Loosen the axle retainer nut.
    Fig 1: Loosening Axle Retainer Nut
    G03944027Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: The wheel speed sensor electrical connectors are located in the engine compartment secured to the fender aprons.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Wheel Speed Sensor
    G03943998Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor.
  3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
  4. Remove and discard the axle retainer nut.
    • To install, tighten the nut to 250 Nm (184 lb-ft).
  5. Using the special tool, separate the outboard CV joint from the wheel hub.
    Fig 3: Separating Outboard CV Joint From Wheel Hub
    G03944032Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Detach the wheel speed sensor harness from the brake hose.
    Fig 4: Locating Wheel Speed Sensor Harness And Brake Hose
    G03943981Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the brake hose-to-wheel knuckle bolt.
    • To install, tighten the bolt to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
  8. Remove the 2 anchor plate bolts.
    • To install, tighten the bolts to 112 Nm (83 lb-ft).
    9. CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the hose or damage to the hose can occur.
  9. Position the caliper, pads and anchor plate aside.
  10. Remove the brake disc.
  11. Remove and discard the 3 wheel hub-to-wheel knuckle bolts.
    • To install, tighten the bolts to 112 Nm (83 lb-ft).
  12. Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly.
  13. Remove the discard the 2 cotter pins.
  14. Remove and discard the tie-rod end-to-wheel knuckle castellated nut.
    • To install, tighten the nut to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
    15. CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to separate the tie-rod from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle can result.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the tie-rod boot while installing the special tool.
    Fig 5: Separating Tie-Rod From Wheel Knuckle
    G03944034Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Using the special tool, separate the tie-rod from the wheel knuckle.
  16. Remove and discard the lower ball joint-to-wheel knuckle castellated nut.
    • To install, tighten the nut to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
    17. CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to separate the ball joint from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle can result.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the ball joint boot while installing the special tool.
    Fig 6: Separating Lower Ball Joint From Wheel Knuckle
    G03944004Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Using the special tool, separate the lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
  18. Remove and discard the upper ball joint-to-wheel knuckle nut.
    • To install, tighten the nut to 52 Nm (38 lb-ft).
    19. CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to separate the ball joint from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle can result.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the ball joint boot while installing the special tool.
    Fig 7: Separating Upper Ball Joint From Wheel Knuckle
    G03944006Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Using the special tool, separate the upper ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
  20. Remove the wheel knuckle.
  21. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    1. Check and, if necessary, align the front end.
    2. Always install new:
      • wheel hub-to-wheel knuckle bolts.
      • cotter pins.
      • castellated nuts.
      • upper ball joint-to-wheel knuckle nut.
      • axle retainer nut.
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