Wheel Bearing - All Wheel Drive (AWD): Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Using the Rear Axle Drawbar, Bearing Cup Replacer and Differential Bearing Cup Replacer, install a new wheel bearing into the wheel knuckle.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Drawbar, Bearing Cup Replacer And Differential Bearing Cup Replacer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the new wheel bearing snap ring.
Install the 4 bolts and the brake drum backing plate.
- Tighten to 85 Nm (63 lb-ft).
Using the Halfshaft Installer and Receiver Adapter, install the wheel hub into the wheel bearing.

Fig 2: Identifying Half Shaft Installer And Receiver Adapter
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the wheel knuckle. For additional information, refer to WHEEL KNUCKLE - ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) .