Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - Front Wheel Drive (FWD): Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

NOTE: The wheel knuckle bore must be clean enough to allow the wheel bearing and wheel hub to seat completely by hand. Do not press or draw the wheel hub and bearing into place or damage to the bearing may occur.

NOTE: Make sure the wheel hub-to-knuckle mating surfaces are clean and free of any adhesive. Failure to clean adhesive from both surfaces may cause bearing damage.

NOTE: If the wheel knuckle is cracked or damaged, install a new wheel knuckle.

Using a clean shop towel, clean the wheel knuckle-to-mating surfaces and inspect the knuckle bearing bore.
Install the wheel bearing and wheel hub assembly.
Install the 4 new wheel bearing and wheel hub bolts.
- Tighten to 165 Nm (122 lb-ft) in a cross-pattern.
Install the brake disc. REFER to BRAKE DISC .
Position the wheel speed sensor and install the wheel speed sensor bolt.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).