Rear Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub: Removal

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.

NOTE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

1.

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

2.

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

Remove and discard the halfshaft nut.

3.

Using a suitable hub puller, separate the outboard CV joint from the wheel hub.

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4.

NOTE: Do not allow the caliper and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose may result.

Remove the bolts and position the caliper and anchor plate assembly aside.
- Support the caliper and anchor plate assembly using mechanic's wire.

5.

Remove the brake disc.

6.

Detach the wheel speed sensor harness from the retainers and disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector. Push the wheel speed sensor harness grommet through the brake disc shield.

7.

Remove the 4 bolts, the wheel bearing and wheel hub, and the wheel speed sensor as an assembly.
- Route the sensor wiring through the access hole in the brake disc shield.
- Discard the bolts.

8.

If necessary, remove the wheel speed sensor bolt and the wheel speed sensor from the wheel bearing and wheel hub.