Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual / Chassis / Suspension / Front Suspension / Removal and Installation - Wheel Studs

Ford Escape: Front Suspension / Removal and Installation - Wheel Studs

Removal

NOTE: Wheel studs are not serviceable separately. Wheel bearing and wheel hub assembly must be replaced.
Remove the front wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Refer to: Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).

Installation

NOTE: Wheel studs are not serviceable separately. Wheel bearing and wheel hub assembly must be replaced.
Install the front wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Refer to: Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).

Removal and Installation - Wheel Knuckle

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 204-161 (T97P-1175-A) Installer, HalfshaftTKIT-1997-LM2TKIT-1997-F/FM2TKIT-1997-FLM2 205-D070 (D93P-1175-B) Remover, Front Wheel Hub Tie Rod End Remover Removal NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems...

Disassembly and Assembly - Front Strut and Spring Assembly

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Spring Compressor Vise DISASSEMBLY NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems...

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Fastening the Seatbelts

Ford Escape. Fastening the Seatbelts

Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle, the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from, until it engages.