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Removal And Installation: Hub: Removal

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  1. Set the parking brake.
  2. Loosen the retaining bolts.
    Fig 1: Loosening Axle Shaft Retaining Bolts
    G03904696Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Raise the vehicle to the desired working height, keeping the axle parallel with the floor. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  4. Release the parking brake.
  5. Remove the wheel(s). For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
  6. Remove the brake caliper and brake disc on the single rear wheel axle. For additional information, refer to BRAKE DISC .
  7. Remove the retaining bolts and axle shaft.
    Fig 2: Removing Axle Shaft
    G03904726Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. CAUTION: The hub nuts are right-hand thread (right hub) and left-hand thread (left hub). Each hub nut is stamped RH or LH.
    Fig 3: Installing Ford Axle Locknut Socket
    G03904727Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the Ford Axle Locknut Socket so that the drive tangs of the tool engage the four slots in the hub nut.
    9. CAUTION: Discard the hub nut if the hub nut comes apart during removal.
    CAUTION: Under no circumstances are power tools to be used when carrying out these operations.
    NOTE: The hub nut will ratchet during this operation.
    Fig 4: Removing Hub Nut
    G03904728Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the hub nut (counterclockwise for right-hand thread; clockwise for left-hand thread).
  10. Install the Step Plate.
    Fig 5: Installing Step Plate
    G03904729Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the 2-Jaw Puller and loosen the rear hub to the point of removal.
    Fig 6: Removing Rear Hub
    G03904730Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    12. CAUTION: Do not drop the outer hub bearing when removing the hub.
    Fig 7: Catching Hub Bearing When Removing Hub
    G03904731Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the rear hub assembly.
    13. CAUTION: Install a new hub seal each time the hub assembly is removed.
    NOTE: The inner bearing is located behind the hub seal.
  13. Pack each bearing and install new hub seals. For additional information, refer to WHEEL BEARINGS, WHEEL HUB SEAL AND WHEEL BEARING CUPS .
    14. CAUTION: Use extreme care not to scratch or gouge the seal or bearing surfaces.
    Fig 8: Removing Hub Seal Or Seal Inner Sleeve
    G03904732Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. If after hub removal, the hub seal or seal inner sleeve remains on the spindle, remove it as shown using the Step Plate and the 2-Jaw Puller.
  15. Inspect the seal surface and inner shoulder for scratches and damage.
    • Remove all scratches, gouges or galling damage with No. 600 or finer crocus cloth.
      • Fig 9: Identifying Seal Surface And Inner Shoulder
      G03904733Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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