Wheel Bearing: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

Using the special tools, install a new wheel bearing into the wheel knuckle.

Fig 1: Installing Wheel Bearing Race In Wheel Knuckle

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the wheel bearing snap ring.
Using the special tools, install the wheel hub into the wheel bearing.

Fig 2: Installing Wheel Hub In Wheel Bearing

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

FWD vehicles

Install the brake disc or brake drum. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE article for disc brakes or DRUM BRAKE article for drum brakes.
Install the ABS wheel speed sensor ring.
Install the wheel hub nut.
- Tighten to 290 Nm (214 lb-ft).

AWD vehicles

Install the wheel knuckle. For additional information, refer to Wheel Knuckle .