2000-11 Ford Focus Front Wheel Bearing & Hub Kit TRQ

This replacement Front hub and bearing repair kit is just what you need to get your vehicle in good working order again.

Specifications:

• Fits RH (Passenger Side) or LH (Driver Side) FRONT
• Replaces dealer part numbers: YS4Z-1104-AA, YS4Z1104AA
• Fits 4 Lug Wheel
• Studs already installed
• Built to strict quality control standards
• Buyer will need to press bearing onto hub

Item Condition: New

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Lifetime Warranty

This item is backed by our limited lifetime warranty. In the event this item should fail due to manufacturing defects during intended use, we will replace the part free of charge.

step : Removing the Wheel (0:21)

• Loosen the 19 mm lug nuts
• Raise and support the vehicle
• Remove the lug nuts
• Remove the wheel
• You may replace one lug nut and pry the wheel from behind if it is difficult to remove

step : Removing the Brakes (2:00)

• Remove the two 6 mm hex slider bolts
• Pry out the outer brake pad retainer
• Remove the brake caliper
• Hang the brake caliper to relieve stress from the brake hose
• Remove the brake pads
• Remove the brake rotor

step : Removing the Knuckle (4:33)

• Remove the 32 mm axle nut
• Remove the 15 mm nut from the T50 lower ball joint pinch bolt
• Remove the 16 mm tie rod nut
• Tap the knuckle to loosen the tie rod, and remove the tie rod from the knuckle
• Loosen the axle in the wheel hub, tapping it if necessary with the nut threaded on the end
• Hammer down on the lower control arm to loosen the lower ball joint from the knuckle
• Remove the 15 mm strut pinch bolt
• Hammer down on the knuckle to remove it from the lower strut

step : Removing the Hub and Bearing (10:08)

• Press only the hub out of the bearing using a hydraulic press
• Remove the bearing snap ring
• Press the bearing out from the front side of the knuckle

step : Installing the Bearing and Hub (20:45)

• Make sure the snap ring channel, and the bearing seat in the knuckle are clean and clear of debris
• Press the new bearing into the knuckle from the inside
• If the bearing has a magnetic ring for ABS, make sure it is facing inward
• Use the old bearing to distribute the force of the press to only the outer ring of the new bearing
• Applying pressure to the inner portion of the bearing will damage it
• Press the bearing until you feel pressure and it seats evenly on the bearing seat of the knuckle
• Install the new snap ring into the channel
• Place the new hub on a block on the base of the press, making sure there will be no force applied to the wheel studs
• Align the bearing in the knuckle with the hub
• Press the bearing onto the hub, applying pressure only on the center race of the bearing, using the old bearing race to apply the force
• Twist the knuckle as you press to make sure the bearing spins freely
• Press until you feel pressure

step : Installing the Knuckle (34:25)

• Apply anti-seize to the axle splines and ball joint studs
• Reattach the boot cover to the lower knuckle
• Install the knuckle onto the axle, and the lower ball joint
• Slide the knuckle onto the lower strut
• Use a jack to push the knuckle into proper position on the lower strut
• Install the 15 mm strut pinch bolt
• Install the T50 lower ball joint bolt and tighten the 15 mm nut onto it
• Insert the tie rod into the knuckle
• Install the 16 mm tie rod nut
• Torque the 15 mm strut pinch bolt to 66 ft-lb
• Torque the 15 mm lower ball joint nut to 37 ft-lb
• Tighten the 16 mm tie rod nut to 37 ft-lb
• Install the 32 mm axle nut without over-tightening it

This video shows additional steps replacing the brake line and caliper. Those steps are not necessary for this installation.

step : Installing the Brakes (40:58)

• Apply anti seize grease to the wheel hub surface
• Clean the brake rotor
• Install the rotor onto the wheel studs
• Temporarily install a lug nut to hold the rotor in place
• Remove the slider pins from the caliper
• Apply brake grease to the slider boots
• Install the slider pins and slide them in and out to spread the grease
• Apply brake grease to the face of the piston
• Apply brake grease to the pad contact surfaces of the caliper
• Install the piston side pad clip into the piston
• Install the outer pad into the pad groove in the knuckle
• Install the caliper onto the knuckle
• Pry the outer pad retainer over to lock it in place
• Tighten the 6 mm hex caliper sliders

step : Installing the Wheel and Torque the Axle Nut (55:00)

• Slide the wheel onto the wheel studs
• Install the 19 mm lug nuts by hand
• Lower the vehicle with minimal weight on the wheel
• Torque the 19 mm lug nuts to 93 ft-lb in a crossing pattern
• Torque the axle nut to 266 ft-lb
• Lower the vehicle completely