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Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.
    2. Fig 1: Checking Wheel Bearing End Play
    GF0024583Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the special tool. Push and pull the wheel hub by hand and measure the wheel bearing end play. Make sure that no suspension movement is noted.
  3. If the wheel bearing end play is greater than zero, install a new wheel bearing. Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION article.
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