Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Wheel Hub and Bearing

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 or an equivalent part must be installed, if installation is necessary. Do not use a part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to ensure correct retention of these parts.

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.

2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.

3. Remove the front brake disc.

4. Remove and discard the front hub cap grease seal (1N135).

Wheel Hub and Bearing

5. CAUTION: The wheel hub retainer (3B477) is a one time use item and must be replaced with a new retainer when removed. Failure to do so can cause the retainer to come loose during vehicle operation resulting in loss of vehicle control.

Remove and discard the front axle wheel hub retainer.

Wheel Hub and Bearing

6. Remove the front wheel hub and bearing (1104).

Wheel Hub and Bearing

Installation

1. NOTE: Use a new wheel hub retainer and hub cap grease seal.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Wheel Hub and Bearing

    Wheel Studs
    Removal 1. Remove the wheel hub (1104). For additional information, refer to Wheel Hub and Bearing in this section. 2. Using a press, remove the wheel stud (1107) from the wheel hub. Installation 1 ...

    Arm - Lower
    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 sa ...

    Other materials:

    Typical Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Decal
      The Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) decal shows: the components of the emission control system. the correct vacuum hose routing. the color stripe of the vacuum hoses. The PCV system uses the intake manifold vacuum to ventilate ...

    Lamp Switch - Headlamp
    Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. 2. Remove the headlamp switch knob. 1. Pull the headlamp switch knob out. 2. Insert a thin tool into the slot, pull and remove the headlamp switch knob. 3. Remove the instrument panel cluster fin ...

    Parking Brake Control
    Removal 1. CAUTION: If any component in the parking brake system requires repair or if the rear axle housing (4010) is removed, the cable tension must be released. Place the parking brake control (2780) in the released position. 2. Remove the console. 3. ...