Explorer Sport Trac 2WD V6-4.0L (2009)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Front Suspension
Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub
Removal and Installation
NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result
in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a
replacement 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. Remove the wheel and tire.
2. NOTICE: 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.
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Discard the bolts.
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Support the caliper and anchor plate assembly using mechanic's wire.
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To install, tighten the new bolts to 165 Nm (122 lb-ft).
3. Remove the brake disc.
4. NOTE: Inspect and if necessary, clean area around wheel speed sensor before removing it from the wheel bearing and hub.
Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt and disconnect the wheel speed sensor from the wheel bearing and hub assembly.
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To install, tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
5. Remove the 3 bolts and the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
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Discard the bolts.
