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Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub: Removal

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    All vehicles 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING (2005) or JACKING & LIFTING (2006).

    2. Vehicles with ABS 

  2. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
  3. Remove the wheel speed sensor harness bolt.
    Fig 1: Locating Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector And Bolt
    G04643152Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the 2 wheel speed sensor harness bolts.
    Fig 2: Locating Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Bolts
    G04643153Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the wheel speed sensor harness-to-wheel knuckle bolt.

    6. Vehicles with DRW 

    NOTE: If excessive force must be used during brake rotor removal, the brake rotors should be checked for lateral runout prior to installation. For additional information, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION (2005) or BRAKE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION (2006).
  6. Remove the 8 wheel extension nuts and the wheel extension.

    7. All vehicles 

    CAUTION: Do not allow the caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.
  7. Remove the 2 caliper anchor plate bolts and position the caliper assembly aside.
    • Support the caliper using mechanic's wire.
  8. Index mark and remove the brake disc.
    9. CAUTION: Due to the fit of the splines, the hub lock will be difficult to remove. Lifting or lightly prying (with a small bar) on the axle U-joint will ease removal. When prying on the cap/hub flange, work around the flange to uniformly withdraw the hub lock.
    CAUTION: The service replacement kit includes 2 O-ring seals; one for testing the hub lock assembly and one for reassembly into the wheel hub. DO NOT REUSE O-RING SEALS.
    CAUTION: Always check the vacuum leak rate of the wheel end assembly when repairing or diagnosing the axle, wheel end or hub lock performance.
  9. Remove the wheel hub lock.
    • Loosen each retainer screw 1 to 2 turns.
    • Gently pry on the hub lock cap edge to release gasket adhesion.
    • Remove and discard the retainer screws.
    • While lifting/jiggling the axle U-joint, pull or uniformly pry the hub lock from the wheel hub.
  10. Remove the axle shaft snap ring.
    11. NOTE: The wheel hub assembly is a slip fit design and should not require a puller to remove it.
  11. Remove the 4 wheel hub assembly bolts and the wheel hub assembly.
  12. If necessary, remove the brake disc shield.

    13. Vehicles with ABS 

  13. Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt and the sensor.

    14. All vehicles 

  14. Remove and discard the wheel hub assembly O-ring seal.
    Fig 3: Locating Wheel Hub Assembly O-Ring Seal
    G04643154Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Position the wheel hub assembly in a vise with protective caps and remove the 4 studs using 2 mounting nuts.
    Fig 4: Locating Wheel Hub Assembly Studs And Mounting Nuts
    G04643155Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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