Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position the wheel knuckle in a vise.

NOTE: Special tool 205-278 is not seen in place. It is located behind the wheel knuckle.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (205-014, 205, 278)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the special tools, install the wheel bearing into the wheel knuckle.
Install the snap ring.
Using the special tool, press the wheel hub into the wheel bearing.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (205-D014)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the wheel knuckle. For additional information, refer to WHEEL KNUCKLE .