Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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NOTE: If the original wheel bearing and wheel hub is being installed, install a new wheel hub O-ring seal or damage to the wheel bearing may occur.NOTE: A new wheel bearing is supplied with a new ABS wheel speed sensor.NOTE: Tighten the bolts in a cross pattern.
Position the front wheel bearing and wheel hub and install the 4 new front wheel bearing and wheel hub bolts.
Torque
: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)
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NOTE: Measure the depth of the CV shaft threaded end to the inner bearing race (shown in illustration). The minimum depth is 15.5 mm (0.61 in). If the depth is less than 15.5 mm (0.61 in) rotate the CV shaft to clear a binding condition between the IWE and CV splines. Installing the axle nut and tightening without the proper depth of protrusion will result in damage to the IWE.
Measure the CV shaft threaded end to the inner bearing race.
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NOTE: Verify the spline engagement by checking for spline lash before installing the wheel hub nut or component damage may occur.NOTE: With vacuum still applied to the IWE.
- Install the new the axle nut.
Torque
: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
- Verify free rotation of the hub with no CV joint rotation. No clicking or grinding noise should be present.
- Release vacuum and rotate bearing slightly to engage actuator (may hear single click when IWE system engages). Verify hub and CV joint rotate together.
- Install the new the axle nut.
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NOTE: If the dust cap to bearing interface is damaged, damaged parts must be replaced.
Install the dust cap.
- Attach the wheel speed sensor harness retainers and routing clips.
- Install the brake disc. Refer to: Brake Disc .
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NOTE: The wheel speed sensor electrical connector is located in the engine compartment secured to the fender apron.
Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector and attach the harness retainer.