Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
13. Remove wheel hub from front wheel knuckle.
CAUTION: 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.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove all foreign material from knuckle bearing bore for correct seating of new wheel hub.
NOTE: If wheel hub is damaged or if any end play is detectable, replace wheel hub. End play is not adjustable. If wheel hub is disassembled, the
assembly must be replaced.
2. Lightly lubricate mating surfaces of bearing corner and front wheel knuckle.
3. Position wheel hub in front wheel knuckle. Install three new hub and bearing retaining bolts. Tighten to 83-107 Nm (61-78 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Knuckle bore must be clean enough to allow wheel hub to be completely seated by hand. Do not press or draw wheel hub into place.
4. Push front wheel driveshaft joint into wheel hub. Hand start front wheel hub retainer.
5. Slowly release Rotunda Spring Compressor 164-R3571 or equivalent while guiding lower ball joint into front suspension lower arm.
6. Install new lower ball joint nut. Tighten to 68-92 Nm (50-67 ft. lbs.).
7. Install tie rod end into front wheel knuckle. Install new slotted nut and tighten to 47-63 Nm (35-46 ft. lbs.). If necessary advance nut to install a
new cotter pin.
8. Install stabilizer bar link to front shock absorber. Install stabilizer bar link nut. Tighten to 77-103 Nm (57-75 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Use extreme care not to damage boot seal. Do not use power tools to tighten nut or bearing and seal damage will result. Install nut
using hex hold feature to prevent the stud from rotating.
9. Install front disc brake rotor and disc brake caliper. Tighten caliper anchor bracket bolts to 88-118 Nm (65-87 ft. lbs.).
10. Install front axle wheel hub retainer. Tighten to 230-275 Nm (170-203 ft. lbs.).
11. Install wheel and tire. Tighten lug nuts to 115-142 Nm (85-104 ft. lbs.).
12. Lower vehicle.
13. Pump brake pedal prior to moving vehicle to position brake linings.
