Sable V6-3.0L VIN U (1999)
11. Using Front Hub Remover/Replacer 204-069, Two Stud Adapter 205-237, Metric Hub Remover Adapter 204-085 and Front Hub Installer
204-067, press front wheel driveshaft joint from wheel hub. Wire front wheel driveshaft joint to body to maintain a level position.
12. Remove and discard three hub and bearing retainer bolts from front wheel knuckle.
13. NOTE: Wheel hub is not pressed into front wheel knuckle. Do not use slide hammer to remove a stuck wheel hub. Do not strike back of inner
bearing race. Use of these methods will damage bearing internal parts.
NOTE: If bearing carrier is corroded to front wheel knuckle, apply Rust Penetrant and Inhibitor D7AZ-19A501-AA or equivalent meeting Ford
specification ESR-M99C56-A to the inboard and outboard wheel hub/knuckle mating surface and allow to soak.
