Wheel Bearing - All Wheel Drive (AWD): 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.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Wheel Bearing With Torque Specifications - AWD

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

PART DESCRIPTION CHART

Item	Part Number	Description
1	1069	Wheel bearing snap ring
2	1225	Wheel bearing
3	2216	Brake drum backing plate bolt (4 required)
4	221 LH/2212 RH	Brake drum backing plate

Remove the wheel knuckle. For additional information, refer to WHEEL KNUCKLE - ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) .
Remove the wheel bearing snap ring.
Remove the 4 bolts and the brake drum backing plate.
Position the wheel knuckle on a suitable press.
- Using the PTO Driven Gear Oil Seal Installer, the Handle and the Pinion Bearing Cone Remover or equivalent, position the wheel knuckle on a suitable press and press the wheel bearing from the wheel knuckle.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Driven Gear Oil Seal Installer, Handle And Pinion Bearing Cone Remover
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.