Crown Victoria V8-4.6L Flex Fuel (2008)
PARTS RETURN REQUIREMENT
Affected Wheel Bearing and Hub Assemblies (7W1Z-1104-A) are subject to random selection for return to the Ford Warranty Parts Analysis Center
(WPAC). Refer to your daily PEARS (Parts Entry and Return System) register for part disposition and return instructions.
Follow the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual for "Parts Retention and Return Procedures."
DEALER PRICE
For latest prices, refer to DOES II.
EXCESS STOCK RETURN
Excess stock returned for credit must have been purchased from Ford Customer Service Division in accordance with Policy Procedure Bulletin 4000.
Attachment III - Technical Information
OVERVIEW
This program involves inspecting both the right and left front wheel bearing and hub assembly build dates and replacing the wheel bearing and hub
assembly(s), if necessary.
INSPECTION
WARNING:
BEFORE SERVICING A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, DEPOWER THE SYSTEM BY FOLLOWING THE
PROCEDURE IN SECTION 419-03 IN THE WORKSHOP MANUAL. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING:
SHUT OFF THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM PRIOR TO HOISTING OR JACKING AN AIR SUSPENSION
EQUIPPED VEHICLE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN UNEXPECTED INFLATION OR DEFLATION OF THE AIR SPRINGS,
WHICH MAY RESULT IN SHIFTING OF THE VEHICLE DURING THESE OPERATIONS.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
1.
If equipped, turn the air suspension service switch to the OFF position.
2.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
3.
Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies.
4.
Remove and discard the LH and RH anchor plate bolts and position aside the caliper and anchor plate assemblies. Support the caliper and anchor
plate assemblies using mechanic's wire.
5.
Remove the brake rotors.
6.
If necessary, clean and/or remove rust to view the date code located on the wheel bearing and hub assembly flange end.
