Ford Escape: Front Suspension / Removal and Installation - Wheel Studs
Removal
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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
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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).
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...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Spring Compressor
Vise
DISASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
This step is only necessary if the TRM (trailer module) is being replaced.
Using a diagnostic scan tool, begin the PMI process for the TRM following the on-screen instructions...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Air Conditioning Service Unit
Check
NOTICE:
Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant POE Oil (YN-34) only must
be used as a refrigerant system lubricant for High Voltage Battery
Electric vehicles. Addition of any oil other than Motorcraft® R-1234yf
Refrigerant POE Oil (YN-34) to the High Voltage Battery Electric vehicle
refrigerant system will damag..