Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford EcoSport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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NOTE: Make sure the wheel bearing is installed into the wheel knuckle with the wheel speed sensor ring (black in color) toward the inner face of the wheel knuckle.NOTE: Once the wheel bearing is installed, make sure the wheel speed sensor ring on the bearing and the sensor hole on the wheel knuckle are clean or damage to the wheel speed sensor or sensor ring may occur.
Install the wheel bearing using the hydraulic press and special tools. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle., 205-140 (T80T-4000-F) Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cup., 308-800 Installer, Input Seal., 205-090 (T75L-1165-B) Plate, Bearing/Oil Seal. Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
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NOTE: Make sure the wheel speed sensor hole in the wheel knuckle is not blocked by the snap ring. The sensor hole must be positioned between the ends of the snap ring.
Install the wheel bearing snap ring.
- Install the wheel hub into the wheel knuckle using the hydraulic press and special tools. Use Special Service Tool: 204-180 (T93P-5493-A) Remover/Installer, Bushing., 205-480 Installer, Drive Pinion Inner Bearing Cup., 308-800 Installer, Input Seal., 205-090 (T75L-1165-B) Plate, Bearing/Oil Seal. Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
- Install the wheel knuckle. Refer to: Wheel Knuckle .