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Wheel Hub: Removal

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  1. Set the parking brake.
  2. Loosen the 8 axle shaft bolts.
    3. Fig 1: Locating Axle Shaft Bolts
    GF0006576Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Raise the vehicle to the desired working height, keeping the axle parallel with the floor. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  4. Release the parking brake.
  5. Remove the wheel(s). For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.
  6. Remove the brake caliper and brake disc on the single rear wheel axle. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE article.
  7. Remove the 8 axle shaft bolts and the axle shaft.
    8. Fig 2: Locating Axle Shaft Bolts And Axle Shaft
    GF0006600Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: The hub nuts are right-hand thread (right hub) and left-hand thread (left hub). Each hub nut is stamped RH or LH.
  8. Install the special tool so that the drive tangs of the tool engage the 4 slots in the hub nut.
    9. Fig 3: Installing Special Tool (205-448) So That Drive Tangs Of Tool Engage 4 Slots In Hub Nut
    GF0049209Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Discard the hub nut if the hub nut comes apart during removal.
    CAUTION: Under no circumstances are power tools to be used when carrying out these operations.
    NOTE: The hub nut will ratchet during this operation.
  9. Using the special tool, remove the hub nut (counterclockwise for RH thread; clockwise for LH thread).
    10. Fig 4: Removing Hub Nut Using Special Tool (205-448)
    GF0049210Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the special tool.
    11. Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool (205-D018)
    GF0049211Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Using the special tools, loosen the rear hub to the point of removal.
    12. Fig 6: Loosening Rear Hub To Point Of Removal Using Special Tools (205-D018, 205-D026)
    GF0049212Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not drop the outer hub bearing when removing the hub.
  12. Remove the rear hub assembly.
    13. Fig 7: Locating Rear Hub Assembly
    GF0006605Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Install a new hub seal each time the hub assembly is removed.
    NOTE: The inner bearing is located behind the hub seal.
  13. Remove the hub seal and inner bearing.
    14. CAUTION: Use extreme care not to scratch or gouge the seal or bearing surfaces.
  14. If after hub removal, the hub seal or seal inner sleeve remains on the spindle, remove it as shown using the special tools.
    15. Fig 8: Removing Hub Using Special Tools (205-D018, 205-D026)
    GF0049213Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Inspect the seal surface and inner shoulder for scratches and damage.
    • Remove all scratches, gouges or galling damage with crocus cloth.
    16. Fig 9: Removing Scratches, Gouges Or Galling Damage With No. 600 Or Finer Crocus Cloth
    GF0006607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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