Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position the wheel knuckle in a vise.

NOTE: Special tool 205-278 is not seen in place. It is located behind the wheel knuckle.

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

Fig 1: Installing Wheel Bearing Into Wheel Knuckle

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the snap ring.
Using the special tool, press the wheel hub into the wheel bearing.

Fig 2: Installing Wheel Hub Into Wheel Bearing

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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