Wheel Hub: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford Pickup, 2008 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2008 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

Remove the tire and wheel assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.
Remove the brake caliper anchor plate. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE article.

Fig 1: Identifying Anchor Plate

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Remove the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to Axle Shaft .

Fig 2: Identifying Axle Shaft

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F-350

NOTE: Make sure that the drive tangs on the special tool engage the 4 slots of the hub nut.

Using the special tool, remove the hub nut.

Fig 3: Removing Hub Nut Using Special Tool

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F-450 and F-550

Using a suitable socket, remove the hub nut.

Fig 4: Removing Hub Nut

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All vehicles

Remove the outer rear wheel bearing.

Fig 5: Identifying Outer Rear Wheel Bearing

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Remove the rear hub and brake disc assembly.
Remove the 8 bolts and separate the rear hub from the rear brake disc.

Fig 6: Brake Disc-To-Hub Bolts

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Inspect the rear hub for the following:
- Cracks and damage around the bolt holes.
- Oversized holes.