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NOTE: When a new wheel knuckle is installed a new wheel bearing must also be installed.
  1. Remove the brake shoes. See DISC & DRUM .
    2. NOTE: If equipped, remove ABS sensor ring.
    Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Hub Nut (2WD)
    G00370550Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the wheel hub nut.
  3. Using the special tools, remove the wheel hub.
    Fig 2: Removing Rear Wheel Hub (2WD)
    G00370551Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. 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 Knuckle (2WD)
    G00370552Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using the special tool, press the inner wheel bearing race from the wheel hub.
  5. Remove the snap ring.
    Fig 4: Identifying Snap Ring
    G00370553Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.


  1. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the brake backing plate. 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: Separating Lower Ball Joint (2WD)
    G00370573Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the nut. Separate the lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
    6. NOTE: It may be necessary to hold the ball joint stud to keep it from turning while removing the nut.
    Fig 2: Separating Upper Ball Joint (2WD)
    G00370574Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the nut. Separate the upper ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
    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
    G00370564Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the wheel knuckle cam. Remove the wheel knuckle.
    Fig 4: Removing Wheel Knuckle
    G00370565Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the bolts. Remove the brake backing plate from the wheel knuckle.
    Fig 5: Removing Brake Backing Plate From Wheel Knuckle
    G00370575Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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