Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 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: Step Plate 205-278 is not seen in place. It is located behind the wheel knuckle.

Fig 1: Identifying Pinion Bearing Cup Replacer And Step Plates

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the Pinion Bearing Cup Replacer and the 2 Step Plates, install the wheel bearing into the wheel knuckle.
Install the snap ring.
Using the Pinion Bearing Cone Remover, press the wheel hub into the wheel bearing.

Fig 2: Identifying Pinion Bearing Cone Remover
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the wheel knuckle. For additional information, refer to WHEEL KNUCKLE .