Explorer 2WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2006)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Front 4x2
Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub
Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in
major service expense. A new part with the same part number or an equivalent part must be installed, if installation is necessary. Do not use a part of
lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. CAUTION: Inspect and if necessary, 1lean area around wheel speed sensor before removing it from the wheel bearing and hub.
Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt and 1isconnect the wheel speed sensor from the wheel bearing and hub assembly.
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To install, tighten to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
3. CAUTION: Do not allow the caliper and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.
Remove the bolts and position the caliper, pads and anchor plate assembly aside.
