Ford Ecosport: Rear Suspension - AWD / Removal and Installation - Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - Vehicles With: Rear Drum Brakes

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

	204-161 (T97P-1175-A) Installer, Halfshaft TKIT-1997-LM2 TKIT-1997-F/FM2 TKIT-1997-FLM2
	204-348/3 Remover/Installer, Wheel Hub/Wheel Bearing
	205-D070 (D93P-1175-B) Remover, Front Wheel Hub
	308-095 Installer, Input Shaft Bearing
	308-604 Installer, Output Drive Flange Seal
	308-643 Installer, Input Shaft Seal
Hydraulic Press
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Bearing Separator

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.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Loosen the wheel hub nut.
   

1. Remove the wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the spring.
   Refer to: Spring (204-02B Rear Suspension - AWD, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTICE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and bushing damage may occur.

   NOTICE: Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.

   Remove and discard the upper arm to wheel knuckle nut.
   Torque:
     Stage 1:  177 lb.in (20 Nm)
     Stage 2:  90°

1. NOTICE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and bushing damage may occur.

   NOTICE: Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.

   Remove and discard the lower arm to wheel knuckle nut.
   Torque:
     Stage 1:  177 lb.in (20 Nm)
     Stage 2:  90°

1. Remove and discard the wheel hub nut.
   

1. Remove the brake shoes.
   

1. Using a screwdriver, bend the cable union tab upward and then disconnect the front cable from the union.
   Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver

1. Detach the front parking brake cable.
   

1. Remove the bolt and position aside the parking brake cable.
   Torque: 25 lb.in (2.8 Nm)

1. Remove the retainer and position aside the rear wheel speed sensor and brake hose.
   Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

1. Install the special tool and press the halfshaft from the rear wheel bearing and wheel hub.
   Use Special Service Tool: 205-D070 (D93P-1175-B)  Remover, Front Wheel Hub.

1. 
   
   1. Remove and discard the rear stabilizer link upper nut.
      Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
   2. Remove and discard the rear shock absorber lower nut and bolt.
      Torque: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)
   3. Remove the wheel nuckle mounting retainers and remove the wheel knuckle.
      Torque:
        Stage 1:  177 lb.in (20 Nm)
        Stage 2:  92 lb.ft (125 Nm)

1. Remove the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
   Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
   Use the General Equipment: Bearing Separator

1. Inspect the wheel bearing and wheel hub flange for corrosion or damage. Replace as necessary.
   

1. Remove and discard the retaining circlip.
   

1. Remove the wheel hub and bearing.
   Use Special Service Tool: 308-643  Installer, Input Shaft Seal. , 204-348/3  Remover/Installer, Wheel Hub/Wheel Bearing.
   Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

1. NOTE: Make sure that the sensor ring is correctly located.

   
   
   1. Old rear wheel bearing.
      
   2. New rear wheel bearing.
      
   3. Install the wheel bearing with the pink colored wheel speed sensor ring facing towards the transmission side.
      Use Special Service Tool: 308-095  Installer, Input Shaft Bearing. , 308-604  Installer, Output Drive Flange Seal.
      Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press

1. NOTE: Make sure that a new snap ring is installed.

   Install the new wheel hub bearing retaining circlip.
   

1. Install the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
   Use Special Service Tool: 204-161 (T97P-1175-A)  Installer, Halfshaft.

1. Check and if necessary adjust the parking brake cable.
   Refer to: Parking Brake Cable Adjustment - Vehicles With: Rear Drum Brakes (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, General Procedures).
   

1. NOTICE: Do not tighten the front wheel hub nut with the vehicle on the ground. The nut must be tightened to specification before the vehicle is lowered onto the wheels. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.

   NOTICE: Install and tighten the new wheel hub nut to specification in a continuous rotation. Always install a new wheel hub nut after loosening or when not tightened to specification in a continuous rotation or damage to the components may occur.

   NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.

   Tighten the wheel hub nut.
   Torque: 188 lb.ft (255 Nm)

1. Check and if necessary adjust rear toe.
   Refer to: Rear Toe Adjustment - AWD (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).