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  1. Remove the brake shoes, see DISC & DRUM .
  2. Remove the rear halfshaft nut.
  3. Using the special tool, loosen the halfshaft from the wheel hub.
    Fig 1: Loosening Halfshaft From Hub
    G00370559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using the special tools, remove the wheel hub.
    Fig 2: Removing Wheel Hub (4WD)
    G00370560Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. 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 (4WD)
    G00370552Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using the special tool, press the inner wheel bearing race from the wheel hub.


  1. Disconnect the parking brake cable. Remove the parking brake cable bolt from the wheel knuckle.
  2. Disconnect the brake line from the wheel cylinder. Remove the brake line bracket bolt.
  3. Support the wheel knuckle.
  4. Remove the lower shock absorber nut.
    5. NOTE: It may be necessary to hold the ball joint stud to keep it from turning while removing the nut.
    Fig 1: Identifying Lower Ball Joint Nut (4WD)
    G00370562Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the lower ball joint. Remove the nut.
    6. NOTE: It may be necessary to hold the ball joint stud to keep it from turning while removing the nut.
    Fig 2: Identifying Upper Ball Joint Nut (4WD)
    G00370563Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the upper ball joint. Remove the nut.
    7. NOTE: Note the position of the spring insulator and spring for installation.
  7. Remove the spring. Lower the support to the wheel knuckle.
  8. Mark the position of the adjustment cam notch. Remove the wheel knuckle cam bolt and nut.
    Fig 3: Removing Wheel Knuckle Cam Bolt & Nut (4WD)
    G00370564Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the wheel knuckle cam. Remove the wheel knuckle.
    Fig 4: Removing Wheel Knuckle (4WD)
    G00370565Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the snap ring.
    Fig 5: Identifying Snap Ring
    G00370553Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Using the special tools, press the outer wheel bearing race from the wheel knuckle.
    Fig 6: Pressing Outer Wheel bearing Race From Wheel Knuckle (4WD)
    G00370566Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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