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Wheel Hub: Removal

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  1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
    2. NOTE: Caliper is removed for clarity.
  2. Position aside the front disc brake caliper and anchor plate.
    1. Remove the two front disc brake caliper anchor plate bolts.
    2. Remove the front disc brake caliper anchor plate and position aside.
      Fig 1: Removing Front Disc Brake Caliper
      G03904134Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. NOTE: Carry out this step for F-250 and F-350 4x4 SRW vehicles.
    Fig 2: Removing Rotor
    G03917822Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the rotor.
    4. NOTE: Carry out this step for DRW vehicles.
    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 .
  4. Remove the eight hub extender nuts, the hub plate and the rotor.
    1. Remove the eight hub plate nuts.
    2. Remove the hub plate.
    3. Remove the rotor.
      Fig 3: Removing Hub Plate Nuts
      G03917823Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. 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 two 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.
  5. Loosen each retainer screw one to two 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.
      Fig 4: Removing Retainer Screws
      G03917824Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the axle shaft snap ring.
    Fig 5: Removing Axle Shaft Snap Ring
    G03917825Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. CAUTION: Do not remove the ABS sensor from the bearing.
  7. Disconnect the ABS wheel sensor harness.
    • Disconnect the connector.
    • Disconnect the harness routing clip.
    • Remove the two bolts.
      Fig 6: Disconnecting Harness Routing Clip
      G03917826Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: The wheel hub and bearing is a slip fit design and should not require a puller to remove it.
  8. Remove the wheel hub and bearing.
    1. Remove the four lock nuts.
    2. Remove the wheel hub and bearing.
      Fig 7: Removing Wheel Hub And Bearing
      G03904139Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. If necessary, remove the brake disc shield.
    Fig 8: Removing Brake Disc Shield
    G03917828Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. If necessary, remove the bolt and the ABS sensor.
    Fig 9: Removing Bolt And ABS Sensor
    G03904141Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. NOTE: If necessary, position the hub in a soft-jawed vise.
    Fig 10: Installing Nuts On Studs
    G03917830Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install two nuts on the studs and use the inner nut to remove the studs.
  12. Remove and discard the O-ring.
    Fig 11: Removing O-Ring
    G03904143Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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