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Ford Escape 2020-2024 Service Manual / Chassis / Suspension / Front Suspension / Removal and Installation - Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub

Ford Escape: Front Suspension / Removal and Installation - Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

204-023 (T73T-1217-A)
Installer, Wheel Hub Bearing Cup
204-180 (T93P-5493-A)
Remover/Installer, Bushing
TKIT-1993-FLM
TKIT-1993-LM
TKIT-1993-FM
205-138 (T80T-4000-D)
Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cup
205-140 (T80T-4000-F)
Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cup
205-153 (T80T-4000-W)
Handle
205-480
Installer, Drive Pinion Inner Bearing Cup
TKIT-2000AP-FLM/LM
TKIT-2002-F/FM
205-538
Remover, Axle Bushing
TKIT-2003A-FLM
TKIT-2003D-TBIRD
205-D064 (D84L-1123-A)
Puller, Bearing
Hydraulic Press

Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

  1. NOTE: If removing the wheel hub, a new wheel bearing must be installed.

    Remove the wheel knuckle.
    Refer to: Wheel Knuckle (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).
  1. NOTE: After the wheel hub is removed from the wheel knuckle, the wheel bearing must be discarded.

    Remove the wheel hub from the wheel knuckle using the hydraulic press and special tools.
    Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W)  Handle. , 204-023 (T73T-1217-A)  Installer, Wheel Hub Bearing Cup. , 205-D064 (D84L-1123-A)  Puller, Bearing.
    Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
  1. NOTICE: The Bearing Puller and Bushing Remover/Installer must be used to prevent damage to the hub. If the hub is damaged, a new hub must be installed.

    NOTICE: Do not use heat to remove the bearing inner ring or damage to the bearing may occur.

    NOTE: This step may not be necessary if the wheel bearing inner race remains on the wheel bearing after removing the wheel hub.

    Using the special tools remove the wheel bearing inner race from the wheel hub (if remaining).
    Use Special Service Tool: 204-180 (T93P-5493-A)  Remover/Installer, Bushing. , 205-D064 (D84L-1123-A)  Puller, Bearing.
    Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
  1. Visually check the wheel hub surfaces for abrasion.
  1. Remove the wheel bearing snap ring.
  1. Remove the wheel bearing using the hydraulic press and special tools. Discard the wheel bearing.
    Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W)  Handle. , 205-140 (T80T-4000-F)  Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cup. , 205-538  Remover, Axle Bushing.
    Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press

Installation

  1. NOTICE: Make sure the wheel bearing is installed into the wheel knuckle with the wheel speed sensor ring (black in color) toward the inner face of the wheel knuckle.

    NOTICE: Once the wheel bearing is installed, make sure the wheel speed sensor ring on the bearing and the sensor hole on the wheel knuckle are clean or damage to the wheel speed sensor or sensor ring may occur.

    Install the wheel bearing using the hydraulic press and special tools.
    Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W)  Handle. , 205-480  Installer, Drive Pinion Inner Bearing Cup. , 205-538  Remover, Axle Bushing.
    Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
  1. NOTE: Make sure the wheel speed sensor hole in the wheel knuckle is not blocked by the snap ring. The sensor hole must be positioned between the ends of the snap ring.

    Install the wheel bearing snap ring.
  1. Install the wheel hub into the wheel knuckle using the hydraulic press and special tools.
    Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W)  Handle. , 205-140 (T80T-4000-F)  Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cup. , 205-138 (T80T-4000-D)  Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cup.
    Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
  1. Install the wheel knuckle.
    Refer to: Wheel Knuckle (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).

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