Rear Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Lincoln Navigator and 2017 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1.

If necessary, install the wheel speed sensor and bolt.
- Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).

2.

Position the wheel bearing and wheel hub, and the wheel speed sensor. Install the 4 new wheel bearing and wheel hub bolts.
- Route the sensor wiring through the access hole in the brake disc shield.
- Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).

3.

Attach the wheel speed sensor harness to the retainers and connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector. Push the wheel speed sensor harness grommet through the brake disc shield.

4.

Install the brake disc.

5.

Position the caliper and anchor plate assembly and install the bolts.
- Tighten to 190 Nm (140 lb-ft).

6.

NOTE: Have an assistant press the brake pedal to keep the axle from rotating.

Install the new halfshaft nut.
- Tighten to 300 Nm (221 lb-ft).

7.

Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires .