A bearing went bad and desroyed everything in the rotor hub assembly plus the manual locking hub. It had a locking clip on the axle which I assume is to keep the axle from going back into the spindle
SOURCE: Stuck Right Front Wheel Bearing Assembly
With a "puller" or if that doesn't work the old hammer and chisel all around the parting line till it frees up.
SOURCE: 2005 ford escape assembly diagram for the front axle
If they are sealed bearings, you will need a press to get them out. If they are bolt in, just remove the brake pads/rotors, then the axle nut, then the bolts holding the wheel bearing in. Install in reverse order.
SOURCE: I have a 2003 Ford f250 heavy duty 5.4l.On the
Wheel bearings are designed for longevity. Their life expectancy, based on metal fatigue, can usually be calculated if general operating conditions are known. Bearing failures not caused by normal material fatigue are called permanent failures. The causes can range from improper lubrication or incorrect mounting, to poor condition of the shaft housing or bearing surfaces.
Inspect the bearings for these improper wear conditions, and for:
A. pitting.
B. rust.
C. corrosion.
D. Excessive clearance(play)
If you find any of the above stated damage. The bearings should be replaced not adjusted. To service the wheel bearings, you'll need to repack the bearings and replace the grease seal.
SOURCE: 1990 f150 4x4 front axle removal
I'm not positive what type axle you have but the order of parts should be the anti lock free running hub assembly, a lock washer then the wheel bearing lock nut. The lock nut could look like a thick washer with 5 or 6 holes in it.
But depending on your front axle you may have a rotor and hub assembly that's a single unit or they could be separate. If they are separate then you may need a sledge hammer to get the rotors off. Ford's front rotors can be a real pain in the a$$ to get loose. Regardless which type you have if the order of what you have taken off so far matches what I said then washer is probably the locking nut. The only way to get it off is a special spanner wrench or a punch and hammer. If you are still uncertain about it let me know and give the axle make and type and I'll be glad to help.
Good luck
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SOURCE: How do I remove the manual locking hubs from my 1990 Ford F250 ?
there is also a nut inside that holds hub to axle
Fig. 1: Inspect the bearings for abnormal wear and/or damage
With Manual Locking Hubs
(see Figures 2 through 17)
Fig. 2: Before beginning the wheel bearing removal, and after the outer hub is removed, wipe off any excess grease
Fig. 3: After the grease is wiped off, remove the axle shaft snapring ...
Fig. 4: ... then pull the splined spacer from the axle shaft end
Fig. 5: Use a 4 pronged socket to loosen the outer wheel bearing locknut ...
Fig. 6: ... then remove the outer locknut
Fig. 7: Remove the lockwasher from behind the outer locknut ...
Fig. 8: ... then loosen and remove the inner locknut-note the lockwasher engagement pin (arrow)
Fig. 9: While pushing inwards on the rotor/hub assembly, remove the outer wheel bearing ...
Fig. 10: ... then pull the rotor/hub assembly from the spindle, taking care not to scratch the bearing cups in the hub
Fig. 11: Pry out the grease seal on the back of the rotor/hub assembly ...
Fig. 12: ... then remove the inner wheel bearing. Thoroughly clean and inspect all of the parts for wear or damage
continue...
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