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Removal And Installation: Hub: Removal

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  1. Set the parking brake.
  2. Loosen the retaining bolts.
    Fig 1: Loosening Retaining Bolts
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  3. Raise the vehicle to the desired working height, keeping the axle parallel with the floor. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  4. Release the parking brake.
  5. Remove the wheel(s). Refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  6. Remove the brake caliper and rotor on the single rear wheel axle. Refer to REAR .
  7. Remove the retaining bolts and axle shaft.
    Fig 2: Removing Axle Shaft
    G02769574Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. CAUTION: The hub nuts are right-hand thread (right hub) and left-hand thread (left hub). Each hub nut is stamped RH or LH.
    Fig 3: Installing Ford Axle Locknut Socket
    G02769575Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the Ford Axle Locknut Socket so that the drive tangs of the tool engage the four slots in the hub nut.
    9. CAUTION: Discard the hub nut if the hub nut comes apart during removal.
    CAUTION: Under no circumstances are power tools to be used when performing these operations.
    NOTE: The hub nut will ratchet during this operation.
    Fig 4: Removing Hub Nut
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  9. Remove the hub nut (counterclockwise for right-hand thread; clockwise for left-hand thread).
  10. Install the Step Plate.
    Fig 5: Installing Step Plate
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  11. Install the 2-Jaw Puller and loosen the rear hub to the point of removal.
    Fig 6: Loosening Rear Hub Using 2-Jaw Puller
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    12. CAUTION: Do not drop the outer hub bearing when removing the hub.
    Fig 7: Removing Rear Hub Assembly
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  12. Remove the rear hub assembly.
    13. CAUTION: Install a new hub seal each time the hub assembly is removed.
    NOTE: The inner bearing is located behind the hub seal.
  13. Pack each bearing and replace the hub seals. Refer to WHEEL BEARINGS, WHEEL HUB SEAL AND WHEEL BEARING CUPS .
    14. CAUTION: Use extreme care not to scratch or gouge the seal or bearing surfaces.
    Fig 8: Removing Hub Seal Or Seal Inner Sleeve Using Step Plate And 2-Jaw Puller
    G02769580Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. If after hub removal, the hub seal or seal inner sleeve remains on the spindle, remove it as shown using the Step Plate and the 2-Jaw Puller.
  15. Inspect the seal surface and inner shoulder for scratches and damage.
    • Remove all scratches, gouges or galling damage with No. 600 or finer crocus cloth.
      Fig 9: Inspecting Seal Surface And Inner Shoulder For Scratches And Damage
      G02769581Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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