Wheel Hub: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

Remove the tire and wheel. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.

NOTE: Do not allow the caliper and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.

Remove the 2 brake caliper anchor plate bolts and position the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly aside.
- Support the caliper and anchor plate assembly using mechanic's wire.

Single rear wheel vehicles

Index-mark the brake disc.

Fig 1: Index-Marking Brake Disc

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the brake disc.

All vehicles

Remove the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to Axle Shaft .

NOTE: Make sure that the drive tangs on the special tool engage the 4 slots of the hub nut.

Using the special tool, remove the hub nut.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the rear hub.

Dual rear wheel vehicles

Remove the rear hub and brake disc assembly.