Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub: Removal

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.

NOTE: If removing the wheel hub, a new wheel bearing must be installed.

Remove the wheel knuckle. For additional information, refer to Wheel Knuckle .
Using the special tool, press the wheel hub from the wheel bearing.

Fig 1: Pressing Wheel Hub From Wheel Bearing

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: This step may not be necessary if the inner wheel bearing race remains in the wheel knuckle after removing the wheel hub.

Using the special tool, press the inner wheel bearing race from the wheel hub.

Fig 2: Pressing Inner Wheel Bearing Race From Wheel Hub

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the snap ring.
Using the special tools, press the outer wheel bearing race from the wheel knuckle.

Fig 3: Pressing Outer Wheel Bearing Race From Wheel Knuckle

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.