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

1. step 1 : Removing the Wheel Jump to 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

2. step 2 : Removing the Brakes Jump to 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

3. step 3 : Removing the Knuckle Jump to 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

4. step 4 : Removing the Hub and Bearing Jump to 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

5. step 5 : Installing the Bearing and Hub Jump to 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

6. step 6 : Installing the Knuckle Jump to 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

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

   step 7 : Installing the Brakes Jump to 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

8. step 8 : Installing the Wheel and Torque the Axle Nut Jump to 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

Tools needed for replacement

• General Tools

  Hammer

  Jack Stands

  Floor Jack

  Wire Brush

• Hex Wrenches

  7mm Allen Wrench

• Materials, Fluids, and Supplies

  Anti-Seize Grease

  Rust Penetrant

  Brake Grease

• Pliers, Cutters & misc Wrenches

  Locking Pliers

  Snap Ring Pliers

• Ratchets & Related

  Socket Extensions

  Ratchet

  Torque Wrench

  1/2 Inch Breaker Bar

• Screwdrivers & Related

  Pry Bar

• Sockets - Metric

  24mm Socket

  32mm Socket

  15mm Socket

  16mm Socket

  19mm Socket

  36mm Socket

• Specialty Tools

  Blowtorch

  Press

• Star Drivers & Sockets

  T50 Socket

• Wrenches - Metric

  8mm Wrench