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WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup, 2007 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2007 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2007 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the tire and wheel assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.
Remove the anchor plate. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE article.

Fig 1: Identifying Anchor Plate
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to Axle Shaft in this article.

Fig 2: Identifying Axle Shaft
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Remove the outer rear wheel bearing.

Fig 1: Identifying Outer Rear Wheel Bearing
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Remove the rear hub and brake disc assembly.
Remove the bolts and separate the rear hub from the rear brake disc.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Hub Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Inspect the rear hub for the following:
- Cracks and damage around the bolt holes.
- Oversized holes.