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Removal And Installation: Hub: Removal

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  1. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  2. Remove the anchor plate. For additional information, refer to DISC & DRUM .
    Fig 1: Removing Anchor Plate
    G02760762Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFT .
    Fig 2: Removing Axle Shaft
    G02760763Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. NOTE: Make sure that the drive tangs on the special tool engage the 4 slots of the hub nut.
    Fig 3: Removing Hub Nut
    G02760764Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using the special tool, remove the hub nut.
  6. Remove the outer rear wheel bearing.
    Fig 4: Removing Outer Rear Wheel Bearing
    G02760765Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the rear hub and brake disc assembly.
  8. Remove the bolts and separate the rear hub from the rear brake disc.
    Fig 5: Removing Bolts And Separate Rear Hub From Rear Brake Disc
    G02760766Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Inspect the rear hub for the following: