How Do You Replace A Ford Explorer Rear Hub Bearing?
• Remove the wheel and tire assembly. Have an assistant press the brake pedal to keep the axle from turning. • Remove the nut and washer and discard the nut. A new nut is recommended and usually comes with the bearing. • Remove the brake caliper by removing the bolts from the back side of the caliper bracket. Hold the caliper out of the way but do not allow it to hang by the brake hose. Hanging the caliper from the brake hose can cause internal damage to the brake hose. The brake caliper will slide off of the hub once the caliper is removed. • Do not damage the boot while separating the toe link from the knuckle. • Remove the nut and bolt and separate the toe link from the wheel knuckle and discard the nut. • Do not damage the boot while separating the ball joint from the knuckle. • Remove the nut and bolt and separate the upper ball joint from the wheel knuckle and discard the nut. • Do not use a hammer to separate the outboard CV joint from the hub. Damage to the threads and internal
