How do I remove drum supports for us for assembly

2000 Ford Focus Drum Removal ProcedureIf removing the drum to service the rear brakes: (note, do not remove hub retaining nut for this procedure)
1. Raise and support vehicle
2. Release the parking brake
3. Remove wheel and tire
4. Disconnect wheel speed sensor wiring harness from wheel knuckle and floor panel.
5. Remove 4 wheel spindle attaching bolts, then the wheel hub and drum assembly from vehicle.
6. Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
a. Torque wheel spindle retaining nut to 49 ft. lbs.
b. Torque wheel/tire assembly to 94 ft. lbs.
2000 Ford Focus Drum Replacement ProcedureIf replacing the drum and wheel bearing assembly:
1. Raise and support vehicle
2. Release the parking brake
3. Remove wheel and tire
4. Remove center dust cap.
5. Remove hub retaining nut.
6. Remove drum and hub assembly. Ensure wheel speed sensor ring is not damaged when removing drum/hub (if equipped).
7. Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
a. Inspect and clean wheel speed sensor ring if equipped.
b. When tightening hub retaining nut, rotate the hub assembly in counterclockwise direction.
c. Torque hub retaining nut to 173 ft. lbs.
d. Torque wheel/tire assembly to 94 ft. lbs.
e. Adjust parking brakes as necessary.

Your vehicle is equipped with sealed bearings that are pressed into the hub assembly. If your rear wheel bearings are making noise, you must replace the entire bearing and hub assembly (they cannot be greased).

To replace it, raise and support the vehicle and remove the tire and wheel assembly. Remove the brake drum. Remove the bearing cap, the spring nut and the axle washer. Remove the hub assembly and hub seal. The new hub assembly should come with a new hub seal installed. (See first picture below)

TIP: The brake drum has threaded holes in its face where an 8mm bolt can be inserted to help "push" the drum off of the hub assembly - they can get really stuck. (See second picture below)

1. Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
2. Remove brake drum. If brake drum cannot be remove easily, insert a suitable screwdriver through hole in backing plate, then push adjuster lever away from adjuster and back of adjustment tension.
3. Remove shoe return spring, using suitable tool, then remove return spring clamp, Fig. 6.

Fig. 6 Exploded View Of Type 3 Brake Assembly.

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The rear wheel bearings are not adjustable. If the bearings make noise or become loose, they must be replaced.

Removal & Installation

With Drum Brakes

NOTE The wheel bearings are contained within the wheel hub and must be replaced as an assembly.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
4. Remove the anti-lock sensor retaining bolt and remove the sensor.
5. Remove the brake drum retainer and the brake drum.
6. Remove the hub retaining nut dust cover.
   NOTE Do not use an impact gun to remove the hub retainer nut.
   
   
   Fig. Using suitable tools loosen and . . .
   
   
   Fig. . . . remove the hub retaining nut dust cover
   
7. Remove the wheel hub retainer nut.
   
   Fig. Using suitable tools, loosen and . . .
   
   
   Fig. . . . remove the hub retaining nut
   
8. Slide the hub and bearing assembly off of the spindle.
   
   Fig. Carefully slide the hub and bearing assembly off of the spindle
   

To install:

1. Reinstall the hub and bearing assembly to the spindle.
2. Reinstall the hub retainer nut. Tighten the retainer nut to 170-192 ft. lbs. (230-260 Nm).
   WARNING Do not use an impact gun to tighten the hub retainer nut, otherwise the bearings may be damaged.
   
3. Install the hub retaining nut dust cover.
4. Reinstall the brake drum.
5. Check the brake shoes for proper adjustment.
6. Reinstall the anti-lock sensor and the retaining bolt. Tighten the retaining bolt to 7-8 ft. lbs. (9-11 Nm).
7. Reinstall the wheel and tire assembly. Tighten the wheel nuts to 62 ft. lbs. (85 Nm).
8. Lower the vehicle until the wheels are supporting the vehicles weight. This will properly load the suspension.
9. Tighten the spindle-to-control arm bolt to 52-79 ft. lbs. (70-98 Nm).
10. Tighten the tie rod-to-spindle bolt to 75-102 ft. lbs. (102-135 Nm).
11. Finish lowering the vehicle.

Road test the vehicle and check for proper operation.
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Hub & Bearing 3.8L engine Removal & Installation To Remove:
Hub and bearing assembly mounting

All W-body cars are equipped with sealed hub and bearing assemblies. The hub and bearing assemblies are not serviceable. If the assembly is damaged, the complete unit must be replaced.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle with jackstands.
3. Remove the rear wheel and tire assembly.
4. If equipped with rear disc brakes, remove the caliper, bracket and rotor.
5. If equipped with rear drum brakes, remove the brake hose bracket and drum.
6. If equipped, detach the ABS electrical harness.
7. Unfasten the four hub/bearing-to-knuckle attaching bolts, then remove the hub/bearing assembly.

To Install:

1. Install the hub/bearing assembly onto the knuckle. Install the four attaching bolts and tighten to 52 ft. lbs. (70 Nm).
2. If equipped attach the ABS electrical harness.
3. Install the rotor, caliper and bracket or drum and bracket, as applicable.
4. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
5. Carefully lower the vehicle.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.

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 :)

1. Raise and support the vehicle;
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
   1. Remove the lug nuts.
   1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
   2. Remove the brake drum.
      1. Remove the screws.
      1. Remove the brake drum.
      

don't have topaz. maybe escort will help guide you.

Section 04-02: Suspension and Wheel Hubs, Rear 1996 Escort, Tracer Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly NOTE: Wheel bearings are not serviceable and should therefore be replaced as an assembly with the wheel hub (1104).

Removal

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
   

1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
   

1. Remove the hub grease cap (1131) from the wheel hub.
   

1. If equipped with disc brakes, remove the rear disc brake caliper (2552) and rear disc brake rotor (2C026). Refer to Section 06-04 for the removal procedure.
   

1. If equipped with drum brakes, remove the two brake drum screws and the brake drum (1126).
   

1. Unstake the rear axle wheel hub retainer (4B477) securing the wheel hub to the rear wheel spindle (4A013). Remove and discard the rear axle wheel hub retainer.
   
2. Remove the wheel hub from the rear wheel spindle.

Dear Yroftx,
The first thing you need to do is to jack up and support the rear axle,remove the rim and tire assembly. Then remove the ABS sensor from the backing plate. This will keep it from getting broken off. In the same area of the backing plate are four bolts in a square pattern. Two on either side of the shock assembly through to the hub. You will need to remove them. Now on the outside,you want to pull the drum and hub assembly away from the axle. It comes off as a complete assembly.
If you need anything else,don't hesitate to drop me a line. Thanks, Chuck

this front::

1. Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel/tire assembly.
2. Remove lower bolt and caliper assembly. Position assembly aside using suitable wire.
3. Remove brake pads and shim.
4. Bottom piston in caliper using suitable tool.
5. Install new brake pads and attach shim to the outer pad. Tighten lower bolt to specifications.

this for rear::

1. Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel/tire assembly.

1. Remove axle nut, then the hub and drum assembly.
2. Remove end shoe springs, cylinder and hold-down spring.
3. Remove shoes and adjuster as an assembly.

1. Reverse removal procedure to install, noting the following:

1. Apply suitable grease to backing plate shoe contact surfaces.
2. Install shoe hold-down pin, then assemble return spring with the pushrod shortened.
3. Pull parking brake lever fully upward. Repeat process several times.