Wheel Bearing and Hub - E150-E450: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford RV Cutaway, 2003 Ford Econoline, 2003 Ford E550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. .

CAUTION: Do not use heat to loosen a seized wheel nut. Heat can damage the wheel and the wheel bearings.

Remove the tire and wheel assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES article .
Remove the front disc brake caliper and anchor plate. For additional information, refer to DISC & DRUM article .
Remove the hub grease cap (1131), cotter pin and retainer nut.
1. Remove the hub grease cap.
2. Remove and discard the cotter pin.
3. Remove the retainer nut.
Fig 1: Removing Hub Grease Cap, Cotter Pin And Retainer Nut
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Remove the spindle nut.

Fig 2: Removing Spindle Nut
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Remove the front wheel outer bearing retainer washer (1195) and the outer front wheel bearing.

Fig 3: Removing Front Wheel Outer Bearing Retainer Washer And Outer Front Wheel Bearing
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Remove the brake disc and hub (1102).

Fig 4: Removing Brake Disc And Hub
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Remove the inner front wheel bearing.
1. Remove and discard the wheel hub grease seal (1190).
2. Remove the inner front wheel bearing.
Fig 5: Removing Inner Front Wheel Bearing
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Using a drift, remove the bearing cups.

NOTE: Do not spin the bearing dry with compressed air.

Clean the bearings with solvent and dry thoroughly.
- Inspect the bearings for cracks, nicks, brinelling or seized rollers. Install new if necessary.
Clean the old lubricant from the hub, spindle and bearing cups.
- Inspect the cups for scratches, pits or cracks. Install new if necessary.
- Inspect the front wheel spindle (3105) for pitting, scratches or scoring. Repair or install a new spindle as needed.