What size socket will I need to remove the front hub on a 96 Ford Windstar?

don t know what car. ford pickup 4x4 has 1 5/16 socket but i had to grind the out side to fit. or spend 38 dollars for special socket. measure nut point to point with tape to get sieze

36mm

Could be a bearing, or CV joint.

30 mm is ok

if its like the 99 winstar:

safely support the van, remove rear wheel, remove brake drum, remove grease cap. remove caged locknut assembly (38mm socket i think.) then pull the hub assembly from the axel. you may need to cut away the inner race if the bearing falls apart. clean axel, apply alittle anti size compound, then push on the new hub assembly. tighten down the hub nut to specifications (should be on the leaflet in the new bearing package), install dust cap, install drum, install wheel, lower and drive :)

There are some special 4 tooth and hex sockets for removing the nuts inside the hubs of the truck.
YOu can find these at NAPA or maybe AutoZone or Advance. I would go to NAPA because they more than likely have it and also know something about repairing this assembly.
Ford uses Dana front end parts and NAPA has original Dana parts in stock... so it is as good as or better than original and they would have the tool for it.
Be careful and follow the procedure exactly for putting the front hubs back together.
YOU CAN RUIN THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK IF YOU DO NOT PERFORM THIS SERVICE CORRECTLY.
And trust me... many of the idiots working in repair garages do not know how to do these older 4x4 hubs either... ask someone and read the books for the right procedure... some of the older mechanics may show you how to do it. Ask

Hello. The spindle lock nut requires a socket, size 2 1/4 inches.

BEST TO GET A HAYNES REPAIR MANUAL IT HAS PHOTOS AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMOVE HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY.YOU WILL NEED A 1/2 SIZE TORQUE WRENCH FOR HUB RETAINING NUT.ITS TORQUE IS 170 - 202 FT LBS.MAKE SURE YOUR TORQUE WRENCH MAXIMUM RANGE IS AT LEAST OVER 200 FT LBS TORQUE.YOU WILL ALSO NEED A AXLE NUT SOCKET.ITS A BLACK SOCKET LIKE IMPACT SOCKET.ITS GRADE 8 STEEL.YOU HAVE TO USE THIS TYPE.A REGULAR SOCKET WILL BREAK.WHEN REMOVING AXLE NUT.ITS ON TIGHT.YOU WILL ALSO NEED A 1/2 BREAK BAR TO BREAK IT A LOOSE.ALSO REMOVE WHEEL COVER.WITH CAR WEIGHT ON WHEEL YOU HAVE TO LOOSEN AXLE NUT A LITTLE.NOT ALL THE WAY UNTIL YOU GET CAR OFF GROUND.WORK SAFE BECAREFUL.

1997 Ford Windstar Car Stereo Radio Wiring Diagram
Car Radio Constant 12v+ Wire: Green/Violet
Car Radio Switched 12v+ Wire: Yellow/Black
Car Radio Ground Wire: Black/Light Green
Car Radio Illumination Wire: Green
Car Stereo Dimmer Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Antenna Trigger: N/A
Car Stereo Amp Trigger Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Amplifier Location: N/A
Front Speakers Size: N/A
Front Speakers Location: N/A
Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Orange/Light Green
Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Light Blue/White
Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): White/Light Green
Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Dark Green/Orange
Rear Speakers Size: N/A
Rear Speakers Location: N/A
Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Light Brown/White
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Light Brown/Yellow
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Light Brown/Green
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Brown/Pink

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1997 Ford Windstar Car Stereo Radio Wiring Diagram
Car Radio Constant 12v+ Wire: Green/Violet
Car Radio Switched 12v+ Wire: Yellow/Black
Car Radio Ground Wire: Black/Light Green
Car Radio Illumination Wire: Green
Car Stereo Dimmer Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Antenna Trigger: N/A
Car Stereo Amp Trigger Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Amplifier Location: N/A
Front Speakers Size: N/A
Front Speakers Location: N/A
Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Orange/Light Green
Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Light Blue/White
Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): White/Light Green
Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Dark Green/Orange
Rear Speakers Size: N/A
Rear Speakers Location: N/A
Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Light Brown/White
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Light Brown/Yellow
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Light Brown/Green
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Brown/Pink

96 and 97 are the same