Removal And Installation : Hub: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2003 Ford Excursion, and 2003 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to WHEELS & TIRES - EXCURSION & F250-F550 SUPER DUTY PICKUPS .
Remove the anchor plate.

Fig 1: Removing Anchor Plate
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Remove the axle shaft (4234). Refer to Axle Shaft .

Fig 2: Removing Axle Shaft
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F-350

NOTE: Make sure that the drive tangs on the special tool engage the four slots of the hub nut.

Fig 3: Removing Hub Nut (1124)

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Using the special tool, remove the hub nut (1124).
F-450 and F-550
Using a suitable socket, remove the hub nut (1A124).

Fig 4: Removing Hub Nut (1A124)
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All vehicles
Remove the outer rear wheel bearing (1240).

Fig 5: Removing Outer Rear Wheel Bearing (1240)
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Remove the rear hub and brake disc assembly.
Remove the bolts and separate the rear hub (1109) from the rear brake disc (2C026).

Fig 6: Removing Bolts And Separating Rear Hub (1109) From Rear Brake Disc (2C026)
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Inspect the rear hub for the following:
- Cracks and damage around the bolt holes.
- Oversized holes.