Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual / Chassis / Suspension / Rear Suspension / Removal and Installation - Wheel Studs

Ford Escape: Rear Suspension / Removal and Installation - Wheel Studs

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Hydraulic Press

Removal

Remove the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - FWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - AWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).

Press the wheel stud from the wheel bearing and wheel hub flange.
Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press

Visual check.
Inspect the wheel bearing and wheel hub flange for corrosion or damage. Replace as necessary.

Installation

Press the wheel stud into the wheel bearing and wheel hub flange until fully seated.
Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press

Install the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - FWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - AWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).

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