Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln MKX and 2007 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

CAUTION: 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 correct retention of these parts.

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

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

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

All wheel drive (AWD) vehicles

Remove and discard the outer and inner halfshaft nuts.
Using the special tool, separate the halfshaft from the hub and bearing assembly.

Fig 1: Separating Halfshaft From Hub & Bearing Assembly Using Special Tool (205-D070)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles

Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt and detach the sensor from the wheel bearing and wheel hub.

All vehicles

Remove the 4 bolts and the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
- Discard the bolts.