Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.

NOTE: The wheel speed electrical connector is located in the engine compartment secured to the fender apron.

Fig 1: Locating Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, REFER to WHEELS AND 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 to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose may result.

Remove the 2 bolts and position the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly aside.
- Discard the bolts.
- Support the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly 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 4 bolts.
- To install, tighten the new bolts to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
If installing a new wheel bearing and wheel hub, remove the bolt and the wheel speed sensor.
- To install, tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.