Mountaineer 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (2000)
Wheel Bearing: Testing and Inspection
Wheel Bearing Check
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
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Make sure the system is warmed up to normal operating temperature, as thermal expansion can be the cause of a strain problem.
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MUST BE SHUT OFF PRIOR TO
HOISTING,JACKING OR TOWING AN AIR SUSPENSION VEHICLE. THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY TURNING OFF THE
AIR SUSPENSION SWITCH. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN UNEXPECTED INFLATION OR DEFLATION OF THE AIR
SPRINGS, WHICH CAN RESULT IN SHIFTING OF THE VEHICLE DURING THESE OPERATIONS.
2. Spin the tire by hand to check the wheel bearings for roughness.
NOTE: Make sure the wheel rotates freely and that the brake pads are retraced sufficiently to allow free movement of the tire and wheel
assembly.
3. Grip each front tire at the top and bottom arid move the wheel inward and outward while lifting the weight of the tire off the front wheel bearing.
