Wheel Bearing - Front Wheel Drive (FWD): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEEL AND TIRE .

NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.

Remove and discard the wheel hub nut.
Remove the wheel speed sensor ring.
Remove the brake drum. For additional information, refer to BRAKE DRUM for drum brakes.
Using the Front Hub Remover and Impact Slide Hammer or equivalent tools, remove the wheel hub.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Hub Remover And Impact Slide Hammer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: This step may not be necessary if the inner wheel bearing race remains in the wheel knuckle after removing the wheel hub.

Fig 2: Identifying Pinion Bearing Cone Remover

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using a suitable press and the Pinion Bearing Cone Remover or equivalent, press the inner bearing race from the wheel knuckle.
Remove and discard the wheel bearing snap ring.
Using the Impact Slide Hammer or equivalent and the Axle Bearing Remover, remove the bearing from the wheel knuckle.

Fig 3: Identifying Impact Slide Hammer And Axle Bearing Remover
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.