Wheel Bearing and Hub - F-250, F-350: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Super Duty F-250, F-350 shown, Super Duty F-450, F-550 similar.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Remove the front wheel and tire assemblies. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
Remove the front disc brake caliper and rotor, and position the caliper aside. For additional information, refer to BRAKE DISC .
Remove the hub cap from the hub assembly.

Fig 1: Removing Hub Cap From Hub Assembly
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the cotter pin, adjusting nut and flat washer.

Fig 2: Removing Cotter Pin, Adjusting Nut And Flat Washer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Inspect the condition of the spindle and nut threads to ensure a free turning nut when reassembling.

Fig 3: Removing Outer Bearing Cone And Roller Assembly

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the outer bearing cone and roller assembly, and pull the hub assembly from the spindle.
Using care not to damage the bearing cage, use a suitable slide hammer and bearing seal remover to remove the inner bearing cone and bearing seal.

Fig 4: Removing Inner Bearing Cone And Bearing Seal
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.