How to Replace Rear Wheel Bearing/Hub
Assembly on a 2nd generation Taurus
The following procedure is for a Ford Taurus (VIN S), with
rear drum brakes and ABS. 1. Loosen
wheel lug nuts, raise rear of vehicle, and support securely on jack stands.
Block front wheels and remove rear wheels.
2. Remove brake drum (parking brake must be off).
3. Remove and clean ABS Sensor (Torx E8)
with a spritzled rag.
4. Remove grease
cap from hub.
5. Remove and discard hub
retaining nut (36 mm). This is a compound nut, comprised of several nuts inside
a metal cage. Use a 36 mm axle nut socket (e.g., OEM 25206). Many
auto parts
stores will lend you this socket. A 1/2-inch drive air impact wrench or breaker
bar is necessary to remove the nut.
6.
Remove wheel bearing/hub assembly from spindle. It easily comes off by hand.
7. Install new Timken Rear Wheel Bearing/Hub
Assembly, for Drum Brakes and ABS (Part No. 512162). Tighten new axle spindle
nut (Dorman 05114) 221 lb.-ft., replace grease cap, and button everything up.
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