jakeamondo
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- January 23, 2008
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- City, State
- Somers, New York
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '95 Explorer 4.0/ '07 XLT
Front wheel bearing noise is common problem, particularly because they are a sealed unit inside the hub, and they cannot be serviced. The hub assembly must be replaced. Unfortunately replacements often fail prematurely because the half shaft (axle) nut isn't replaced and tightened to the correct torque specification. The threads must be clean and dry before the new nut is installed in order to achieve the correct torque. Any lube or oil on the threads will result in a false torque reading. Never use and impact wrench to tighten anything and never use a torque wrench to remove a nut or bolt. Ford recommends replacing certain nuts and bolts when you do this procedure, DON'T SCRIMP. Use a hub puller to remove the hub assembly, don't beat it with a hammer. You must use a torque wrench for this procedure and for that matter every time you do any repairs on your car, including tightening your lug nuts. Do not Lubricate threads for easy removal next time
Remove and discard the halfshaft nut and washer.
To install, tighten to 184 ft. lbs.
Using the special tool, separate the outboard CV joint from the wheel hub.
(hub puller)
Remove the bolts and position the caliper, pads and anchor plate assembly aside.
Discard the bolts.
Support the caliper and anchor plate assembly using wire.
To install, tighten to 122 ft. lbs.
Remove the brake disc.
clean area around wheel speed sensor before removing it from the wheel bearing and hub.
Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt and disconnect the wheel speed sensor from the wheel bearing and hub assembly.
To install, tighten to 13 ft. lbs.
Remove the 3 bolts and the wheel bearing and hub assembly.
Discard the bolts.
To install, tighten to 90 ft. lbs.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Remove and discard the halfshaft nut and washer.
To install, tighten to 184 ft. lbs.
Using the special tool, separate the outboard CV joint from the wheel hub.
(hub puller)
Remove the bolts and position the caliper, pads and anchor plate assembly aside.
Discard the bolts.
Support the caliper and anchor plate assembly using wire.
To install, tighten to 122 ft. lbs.
Remove the brake disc.
clean area around wheel speed sensor before removing it from the wheel bearing and hub.
Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt and disconnect the wheel speed sensor from the wheel bearing and hub assembly.
To install, tighten to 13 ft. lbs.
Remove the 3 bolts and the wheel bearing and hub assembly.
Discard the bolts.
To install, tighten to 90 ft. lbs.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
