Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub: Installation

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

AWD vehicles

Using the Wheel Bearing Cup Installer, press the wheel bearing into the wheel knuckle.

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Bearing Cup Installer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the Wheel Bearing Cup Installer and Step Plate, press the wheel hub into the wheel bearing.

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Bearing Cup Installer And Step Plate
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the wheel knuckle. For additional information, refer to Installation .
FWD vehicles
Position the wheel speed sensor and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
Install the brake disc and the 2 brake disc bolts.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
Position the brake caliper and install the brake caliper anchor plate bolts.
- Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
Install the new wheel hub and bearing and a new wheel hub nut.
NOTE: Do not tighten the rear wheel hub nut with the vehicle on the ground. The nut must be tightened to specification before the vehicle is lowered onto the wheels. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.
- While applying the brakes to keep the halfshaft from rotating, tighten to 255 Nm (189 lb-ft).
Connect the parking brake cable to the brake caliper in the following sequence.
1. Install the clip.
2. Connect the parking brake cable to the brake caliper.
Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to INSTALLATION .