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Removal And Installation: Removal

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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.

Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles 

  1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES article.
  2. Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt and position the sensor aside.
  3. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the brake caliper in the following sequence.
    1. Remove the clip.
    2. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the brake caliper.
    4. NOTE: Do not allow the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.
  4. Remove the anchor plate bolts and position the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly aside.
    • Support the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly using mechanic's wire.
  5. Remove the 2 brake disc bolts and the brake disc.
  6. Remove and discard the grease cap.
  7. Remove and discard the wheel hub nut and remove the wheel hub and bearing assembly.

    All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles 

  8. Remove the wheel knuckle. For additional information, refer to WHEEL KNUCKLE  in this service information.
  9. Using the Step Plate, press the wheel hub from the wheel bearing.
    Fig 1: Pressing Wheel Hub From Wheel Bearing Using Step Plate
    G06269461Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. NOTE: This step may be necessary if the inner wheel bearing race remains in the wheel knuckle after removing the wheel hub.
    Fig 2: Removing Inner Wheel Bearing Race From Wheel Hub Using Pinion Bearing Cone Remover
    G06269384Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the Drive Pinion Bearing Cone Remover, position in a suitable press and press the inner wheel bearing race from the wheel hub.
  11. Remove the snap ring.
  12. Using the Wheel Bearing Cup Remover/Installer, press the outer wheel bearing race from the wheel knuckle.
    Fig 3: Pressing Outer Wheel Bearing Race From Wheel Knuckle Using Wheel Bearing Cup Remover/Installer
    G06269463Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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