Wheel Hub: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
Remove the brake caliper anchor plate. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE .

Fig 1: Locating Brake Caliper Anchor Plate
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Remove the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFT .

Fig 2: Locating Axle Shaft
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F-350
NOTE: Make sure that the drive tangs on the Wheel Hub Nut Socket engage the 4 slots of the hub nut.

Using the Wheel Hub Nut Socket, remove the hub nut.

Fig 3: Removing Hub Nut (F-350)
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F-450 and F-550
Using a suitable socket, remove the hub nut.

Fig 4: Removing Hub Nut (F-450 And F-550)
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All vehicles
Remove the outer rear wheel bearing.

Fig 5: Locating Outer Rear Wheel Bearing
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Remove the rear hub and brake disc assembly.
Remove the 8 bolts and separate the rear hub from the rear brake disc.

Fig 6: Locating Rear Hub Bolts
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Inspect the rear hub for the following:
- Cracks and damage around the bolt holes.
- Oversized holes.