Expedition 4WD V8-5.4L SOHC VIN 5 (2005)
Wheel Fastener: Service and Repair
Wheel Studs
Special Tool(s)
Special Tool(s)
Removal
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 located in the LH rear quarter trim panel. 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.
1. Remove the wheel bearing.
2. CAUTION: Never use a hammer to remove a wheel stud. Damage to the wheel hub can result.
Place the wheel hub in a soft jawed vice and using the special tool remove the wheel stud
Installation
1. CAUTION: Do not use power tools to install the wheel stud. The serrations on the flange can be stripped.
NOTE: Do not use the wheel nut that came with the vehicle
Install the washers and wheel nut on the wheel stud and tighten the wheel nut until the stud seats against the flange
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Discard the wheel nut
2. Install the wheel bearing.
