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Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub: Installation

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  1. Using the Wheel Hub Bearing Cup Installer, press the wheel bearing into the wheel knuckle.
    Fig 1: Pressing Wheel Bearing Into Wheel Knuckle Using Wheel Hub Bearing Cup Installer
    G07784045Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the snap ring.
  3. Using the Step Plate and Wheel Hub Bearing Cup Installer, press the wheel hub into the wheel bearing.
    Fig 2: Pressing Wheel Hub Into Wheel Bearing Using Step Plate And Wheel Hub Bearing Cup Installer
    G07784046Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the wheel knuckle and install the new upper ball joint nut.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  5. Partially raise the subframe.
  6. Position the halfshaft to the wheel hub.
  7. Position the lower control arms to the subframe.
    • Loosely install a new rear lower arm-to-subframe bolt.
    • Loosely install a new front lower arm-to-subframe bolt.
  8. Raise the subframe and align to the witness marks made during removal.
  9. Position the front subframe support bracket and tighten the 2 new front subframe rear nuts.
    • Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
  10. Tighten the 4 front subframe bracket bolts.
    • Tighten to 103 Nm 76 lb-ft).
  11. Tighten the 2 new front subframe forward nuts.
    • Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
  12. Remove the jackstand.
  13. If equipped, position the wheel speed sensor and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
  14. If equipped, install the wheel speed sensor harness bolt.
    • Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
  15. Install the brake disc and the 2 brake disc bolts.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
  16. Position the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly and install the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  17. Using the Halfshaft Installer, in the halfshaft Into the wheel hub.
    Fig 3: Identifying Halfshaft Installer On Halfshaft Into Wheel Hub
    G07784047Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    18. NOTE: Do not tighten the halfshaft nut with the vehicle on the ground. The nuts must be tightened to specification before the vehicle Is lowered onto the wheels. Wheel bearing damage will occur If the wheel bearing Is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.
    NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
    Fig 4: Locating Wheel Hub Nut
    G07784048Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the wheel hub nut.
    • Tighten to 255 Nm (189 lb-ft).
  19. Stake the new nut in line with the keyway to a recommended minimum depth of 1 mm (0.039 in) below the keyway diameter to engage the locking feature.
    Fig 5: Identifying Position Of Wheel Hub Nut With Keyway
    G07784049Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Position the brake flexible hose and bracket and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
    Fig 6: Locating Brake Flexible Hose Bracket Bolt
    G07784050Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Before tightening any suspension busing fasteners, the suspension must be at 402 mm (15.826 in) between the center of the hub and the lip of the fender. This will prevent incorrect clamp load and bushing damage.
    • Use a suitable jack to raise the suspension to specification.
    Fig 7: Identifying Position Of Suspension From Center Of Hub And Lip Of Fender With Specifications
    G07784051Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Tighten the front lower arm-to-subframe bolt.
    1. Tighten to 110 Nm (81 lb-ft).
    2. Tighten an additional 90° with the suspension at the bushing fastener tightening position.
  23. Tighten the rear lower arm-to-subframe bolts to 110 Nm (81 lb-ft).
  24. Install the outer tie-rod end to the control arm.
    1. Position to the wheel hub.
    2. Install the nut.
    3. Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    4. Install new cotter pin.
  25. Install the lower control arm-to-strut through bolt and flagnut.
    • Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
    Fig 8: Locating Lower Control Arm-To-Strut Through Bolt
    G07784052Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Position the stabilizer bar link and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 42 Nm (31 lb-ft).
    Fig 9: Locating Upper Stabilizer Bar Link Nut
    G07784053Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Install the splash shield and 6 pin-type retainers, (4 shown in illustration).
    Fig 10: Locating Splash Shield With Pin-Type Retainers
    G07784054Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Position the fender splash shield and Install the screws.
    Fig 11: Locating Fender Splash Shield Screws
    G07784055Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Install the underbody shield and bolts (if equipped).
    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
    Fig 12: Locating Underbody Shield Bolts
    G07784056Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES article.
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