Wheel Bearing - 2WD: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Escape, 2003 Ford Escape, and 2002 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the brake drum, see DISC & DRUM .

NOTE: If equipped, remove the ABS sensor ring.

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Hub Nut (2WD)

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Remove the wheel hub nut.
Using the special tools, remove the wheel hub.

Fig 2: Removing Rear Wheel Hub (2WD)
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NOTE: This step may not be necessary if the inner wheel bearing race remains in the wheel knuckle, after removing the wheel hub.

Fig 3: Pressing Inner Wheel Bearing Race From Wheel Hub (2WD)

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Using the special tool, press the inner wheel bearing race from the wheel hub.
Remove the snap ring.

Fig 4: Identifying Snap Ring
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Using the special tools, remove the wheel bearing outer race from the wheel knuckle.

Fig 5: Removing Wheel Bearing Outer Race From Wheel Knuckle (2WD)
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