Merkur Scorpio V6-179 2.9L (1989)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Fig. 6 Spindle Carrier Bearing Cup Removal
1.
Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
2.
Remove cotter pin and nut from tie rod end, then separate tie rod from spindle.
3.
Unfasten brake caliper and position aside, leaving brake line attached.
4.
Remove cotter pin and nut, then separate control arm from spindle.
5.
Remove anti-lock wheel sensor from spindle carrier.
6.
Remove brake rotor spring clip and the brake rotor.
7.
Remove suspension strut pinch bolt, then using spindle carrier lever T85M-3206-A or equivalent, rotate 90° and remove spindle carrier.
8.
Install nuts on each of the spindle wheel studs, then position spindle in a vise.
9.
Using a drift punch and hammer, remove bearing plug.
10.
Remove spindle bearing locknut. The spindle bearing locknut will have right hand threads if spindle carrier is removed from left side of
vehicle and if the spindle carrier is from the right side of vehicle, the locknut will have left hand threads.
11.
Lift spindle carrier and inner bearing off spindle shaft, then remove inner bearing and washer. If bearing is to be reused, tag it so it can be installed
in its original position.
12.
Install spindle carrier in vise, then using a screwdriver remove spindle seal and remaining bearing.
13.
Remove spindle carrier from vise and position in a press with spacer.
14.
Position bearing cup removal tools as shown in Fig. 6, then remove cup using a press.
15.
Invert spindle carrier and remove opposite bearing cup.
16.
Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Install bearing cups using tool No. T88M-1225-C or equivalent with carrier supported by a block of wood.
b. After installing bearing on outer side of carrier, install new grease retainer using tool No. T88M-1249-A or equivalent. Add a small amount
of grease to cavities between sealing lips of grease retainers prior to installation.
c. Torque new spindle bearing locknut to 288-331 ft. lbs.
d. Torque lower control arm to spindle nut to 48-62 ft. lbs.
e. Torque spindle carrier pinch bolt to 59-66 ft. lbs.
f.
Torque tie rod end nut to 15-23 ft. lbs.
