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SECTION 204-01: Front Suspension
2001 Taurus/Sable Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Wheel Bearing and Hub
Material
Item
Specification
Rust Penetrant and Inhibitor
F2AZ-19A501-A
ESR-M99C56-A
High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant
F6AZ-9L494-AA
ESE-M12A4-A
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation is necessary. Do not use a new part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
- Remove the wheel knuckle (3K185). For additional information, refer to Wheel Knuckle in this section.
Wheel Knuckle
Special Tool(s)
Remover/Installer, Front Wheel Hub
204-069 (T81P-1104-C)
Adapter, Wheel Hub
205-237 (T86P-1104-A1)
Installer, Halfshaft
204-067 (T81P-1104-A)
Remover, Wheel Stud (Metric)
204-085 (T83P-1104-BH1)
Remover, Steering Arm
211-003 (T64P-3590-F)
Adapter for 211-S200
211–211 (T96P-3010–A1)
Remover, Tie-Rod End
211–001 (TOOL-3290–D) or equivalent
Removal
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be used if installation is necessary. Do not use a new part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
All vehicles
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CAUTION: Discard the wheel hub retainer (3B477). It is a torque prevailing design and cannot be reused. If loosened, the retainer must be removed and a new one installed.
NOTE: Make sure the steering wheel is in the unlocked position.
Remove the hub cap or wheel cover, the wheel hub retainer, and the washer. Discard the retainer.
- Remove the front brake disc. For additional information, refer to Section 206-03 .
- Remove and discard the cotter pin and nut.
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CAUTION: Do not damage the tie-rod end boot when installing the special tool.
NOTE: Remove the adapter from the ball end of the special tool. Apply a small amount of grease to the tie-rod end stud and the ball of the special tool.
Using the special tools, disconnect the tie-rod end.
Vehicles equipped with ABS
- Remove the bolt and detach the ABS sensor.
- Unclip the ABS sensor wire retainer and position the sensor out of the way.
All vehicles
- Remove and discard the nut.
- Remove and discard the nut.
- Using the special tools, disconnect the ball joint from the lower arm.
- Using a pry bar, push the lower arm down until the ball joint is free of the arm.
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CAUTION: Do not allow the halfshaft to move outboard. Over-extension of the tripod CV joint can result in separation of internal parts, causing failure of the halfshaft.
NOTE: Hold the threaded rod while turning the nut.
Using the special tools, press the halfshaft from the wheel bearing and hub. Wire the halfshaft in a level position.
- Remove the flag bolt and the knuckle.
- If necessary, remove the wheel hub and bearing. For additional information, refer to Wheel Bearing and Hub in this section.
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CAUTION: Use care not to damage the knuckle or dust shield when drilling out the rivets.
If necessary, remove the dust shield.
- Using a 5.5 mm (0.22 in) drill bit, drill out the rivets. If a larger bit is needed, do not use a bit larger than 6 mm (0.24 in).
- Remove the dust shield.
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CAUTION: The wheel bearing and hub is not pressed into the knuckle. Do not use a slide hammer or strike the inner race of the bearing. Damage to the bearing can result.
NOTE: If necessary, lubricate the knuckle and bearing with rust inhibitor meeting Ford specification.
Remove the bolts and the wheel hub and bearing (1104). Discard the bolts.
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CAUTION: The knuckle bore must be clean enough to allow the wheel bearing and hub to seat completely by hand. Do not press or draw the wheel hub and bearing into place.
Clean and inspect the knuckle bearing bore. If the knuckle is cracked, install a new knuckle.
- Lubricate the knuckle bearing bore with anti-seize lubricant meeting Ford specification.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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