Merkur Xr4ti L4-140 2.3L SOHC Turbo (1985)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
The hub and rotor are a matched and balanced assembly. Before removing rotor locate the paint mark or etch mark that indicates proper
hub to rotor alignment. If marks are not present, mark hub and rotor for assembly alignment.
1.
Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
2.
Remove anchor plate plate attaching bolts, then lift caliper and anchor plate assembly off rotor and tie out of way.
3.
Remove rotor retaining clip, then rotor.
4.
Disconnect tie rod end, control arm and stabilizer bar from spindle carrier.
5.
Remove suspension strut pinch bolt, then using spindle carrier lever T85M-3206-A or equivalent, spread spindle carrier to release from strut and
remove spindle carrier.
6.
Install nuts on each of the spindle wheel studs, then position spindle in a suitable vise.
7.
Using a suitable drift and hammer, remove bearing plug.
8.
Using a 41 mm socket, 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.
9.
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.
10.
Install spindle carrier in vise, then using a screwdriver remove spindle seal.
11.
Remove outer bearing from spindle carrier. If bearing is to be reused, tag it so it can be installed in its original position.
12.
Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Install spindle bearing locknut and torque to 229-250 ft. lbs.
b. Torque tie rod end ball joints to 18-22 ft. lbs.
c. Torque strut pinch bolt to 59-66 ft. lbs.
d. Torque anchor plate to spindle carrier attaching bolts to 43-44 ft. lbs.
e. Torque control ball joint stud in spindle carrier to 48-63 ft. lbs.
f.
Torque stabilizer bar attaching nut to 52-81 ft. lbs. and control arm pivot bolt nut to 11 ft. lbs.
13.
If rotor has been removed without alignment marks, proceed as follows:
a. Install rotor on hub, then wheel lug nuts.
b. Using a dial indicator and a suitable holding fixture, measure rotor runout. The indicator stylus should contact the rotor approximately 7/16
inch from the end.
c. Rotate hub and disc assembly and record dial indicator reading.
d. If indicator reading is .003 inch or less, this positioning of rotor may be used during assembly.
e. If indicator reading is greater than .003 inch, reposition rotor on hub in 90° increments until lowest reading is obtained.
f.
When a reading of no more than .003 inch is obtained, mark alignment of hub and rotor.
