204-01 Front Suspension 2014 Fiesta
Removal and Installation Procedure revision date: 05/2/2013

Front Wheel Bearing

Removal

  1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

    Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
  1. Refer to: Wheel Knuckle (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).
  1. NOTE: After the wheel hub is removed from the wheel knuckle, the wheel bearing must be discarded.

    Special Tool(s) : 204-023 (T73T-1217-A) Installer, Wheel Hub Bearing Cup , 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle , 205-D064 (D84L-1123-A) Puller, Bearing
    General Equipment : Hydraulic Press
  1. NOTICE: The Bearing Puller and Bushing Remover/Installer must be used to prevent damage to the hub. If the hub is damaged, a new hub must be installed.

    NOTICE: Do not use heat to remove the bearing inner ring or damage to the bearing may occur.

    NOTE: This step may not be necessary if the wheel bearing inner race remains on the wheel bearing after removing the wheel hub.

    Special Tool(s) : 204-180 (T93P-5493-A) Remover/Installer, Bushing , 205-D064 (D84L-1123-A) Puller, Bearing
    General Equipment : Hydraulic Press
  1. Special Tool(s) : 205-140 (T80T-4000-F) Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cup , 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle , 206-054 (T93P-20202-A) Installer, Wheel Speed Sensor Ring
    General Equipment : Hydraulic Press

Installation

  1. NOTE: Install the wheel bearing with the pink colored wheel speed sensor ring facing towards the transmission side.

    Special Tool(s) : 205-140 (T80T-4000-F) Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cup , 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle , 205-225 (T85T-1225-BH) Installer, Axle Bearing Cup
    General Equipment : Hydraulic Press
  1. NOTICE: The wheel bearing inner race must be supported during hub installation. Failure to do so will damage the bearing.

    Special Tool(s) : 204-023 (T73T-1217-A) Installer, Wheel Hub Bearing Cup , 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle , 205-225 (T85T-1225-BH) Installer, Axle Bearing Cup
    General Equipment : Hydraulic Press
  1. Refer to: Wheel Knuckle (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).