Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub: Removal

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.

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NOTE: Suspension fasteners affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. If replacement is necessary install new parts with the same part numbers or equivalent part. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten the fasteners to specification during reassembly.

Remove the brake disc. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE .
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles
NOTE: Do not discard the wheel hub nut at this time.

Remove the wheel hub nut.
Using the Front Hub Remover, separate the halfshaft from the wheel hub and bearing assembly.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Halfshaft From Wheel Hub And Bearing Assembly Using Front Hub Remover
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All vehicles
Remove and discard the 4 wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts and remove the wheel hub and bearing assembly.
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.

Using a clean shop towel, clean the wheel hub-to-knuckle mating surfaces and inspect the knuckle bearing bore.
- If the wheel knuckle is cracked or damaged, install a new wheel knuckle.