Wheel Hub: Removal

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Vehicles equipped with Single Rear Wheel (SRW)

Remove the brake disc. REFER to: Brake Disc .
Vehicles equipped with Dual Rear Wheel (DRW)
Remove the brake caliper anchor plate. REFER to: Brake Caliper Anchor Plate .
All vehicles
Remove the axle shaft. REFER to: Axle Shaft .
NOTE: Under no circumstances are power tools to be used when carrying out these operations or damage to the component may occur.

NOTE: The wheel hub nut should not ratchet during this operation. If it does, check the Ford Axle Locknut Socket tabs for wear. They should be a minimum of 5.08 mm (0.2 in) or damage to the components can occur.

NOTE: Apply inward pressure to the socket to separate the ratcheting components of the hub nut.

NOTE: DRW shown in illustration, SRW is similar.

Using the special tool, remove the hub nut.

Use Special Service Tool: 205-282 (T88T-4252-A) Socket, Wheel Hub Nut.

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Remove the outer wheel hub bearing.

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NOTE: DRW shown in illustration, SRW is similar.

Remove the wheel hub assembly.

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Vehicles equipped with Dual Rear Wheel (DRW)
Remove the brake rotor bolts and the brake rotor.

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All vehicles
Remove and discard the wheel hub inner seal. REFER to: Wheel Bearings, Wheel Hub Seal and Wheel Bearing Cups .