Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove the front wheel knuckle. Refer to Axle/Hub Carrier. Service and Repair






2. Remove and discard the inner wheel bearing oil seal.






3. Use Bearing Pulling Attachment to press the wheel hub from the wheel knuckle.






4. Remove the retainer ring from the wheel knuckle.






5. Use Bearing Pulling Attachment to press the wheel bearing out of the wheel knuckle.

INSTALLATION
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

CAUTION: Always install a new inner wheel bearing oil seal on the back (inboard) side of the wheel knuckle.

NOTE: Apply Threadlock 262 E2FZ-19554-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G351-A6 to the wheel bearing outer race.