Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub: Removal

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.

NOTE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

NOTE: If removing the wheel hub, a new wheel bearing must be installed.

Remove the wheel knuckle. For additional information, refer to WHEEL KNUCKLE .
Using the Pinion Bearing Cone Remover, press the wheel hub from the wheel bearing.

Fig 1: Pressing Wheel Hub From Wheel Bearing Using Pinion Bearing Cone Remover
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: This step may not be necessary if the inner wheel bearing race remains in the wheel knuckle after removing the wheel hub.

Fig 2: Identifying Pinion Bearing Cone Remover

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the Pinion Bearing Cone Remover, press the inner wheel bearing race from the wheel hub.
Remove the snap ring.
Using the Pinion Bearing Cone Remover, Wheel Bearing Adapter and Handle, press the outer wheel bearing race from the wheel knuckle.

Fig 3: Identifying Pinion Bearing Cone Remover, Wheel Bearing Adapter And Handle
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.