Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lincoln MKX and 2014 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
All vehicles
- Install the wheel hub and bearing assembly.
- Install the 4 new wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts.
- Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
- Install the brake disc. For additional information, refer to
REAR DISC BRAKE
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AWD vehicles
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NOTE: Do not tighten the rear wheel hub nut with the vehicle on the ground. Tighten the wheel hub nut to specification before the vehicle is lowered to the ground. Wheel bearing damage occurs if the wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
Position the halfshaft in the wheel hub and bearing assembly and use the previously removed wheel hub nut to seat the halfshaft.
- Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
- Remove and discard the wheel hub nut.
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NOTE: Install and tighten the new wheel hub nut to specification within 5 minutes of starting it on the threads. Always install a new wheel hub nut after loosening, or when not tightening within the specified time, or damage to the components may occur.
Install a new wheel hub nut.
- Tighten to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).