Removal and Installation

NOTE: 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 parts, 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 of correct retention of these parts.

Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.

Fig 1: Locating Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
Remove the wheel speed sensor harness bracket bolt and detach the harness from the retainers.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
Fig 2: Locating Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Bracket Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Do not allow the caliper and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose may result.

Remove the 2 bolts and position the caliper and anchor plate aside.
- Support the caliper using mechanic's wire.
- To install, tighten to 250 Nm (184 lb-ft).
Remove the brake disc.
Remove the 4 bolts and the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
- Discard the bolts.
- To install, tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
If installing a new wheel bearing and wheel hub, remove the wheel speed sensor bolt and the wheel speed sensor.
- To install, tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
NOTE: If the original wheel bearing and wheel hub is being installed, a new O-ring seal must be installed or damage to the wheel bearing may occur.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.