Removing the wheel bearing (Mondeo 2)

To replace the wheel bearing, use various special punches and press dies, which in any case can be replaced with suitable auxiliary punches. Be sure to replace all removed retaining rings and self-locking nuts, which will be discussed below. To disconnect the hub and steering knuckle, you will also need a two- or three-lever puller. Remove the steering knuckle to replace the wheel bearing (see below).

Most often, the steering knuckle and wheel bearing are separated using a universal puller - the hub is pressed out of the steering knuckle from the inside. Alternatively, tap the hub flange with a light metal punch through the bearing. The inner bearing support ring remains on the flange, which is also removed using the puller.

Remove the wheel bearing as follows:

- install the steering knuckle in a vice with aluminum jaws and knock out the hub from the inside out;

Note: Be careful not to damage the toothed rim of the ABS sensor, which is located on the inside of the hub.

- remove the bearing support ring remaining in the hub using a suitable puller;



Fig. 187. Retaining rings for fixing the wheel bearing



- remove the bearing retaining rings from the steering knuckle hole using a collet (Fig. 187) and press the other bearing parts out of the steering knuckle using a suitable punch or carefully knock them out;

- insert new bearing parts into the steering knuckle and secure with retaining rings; check that the rings are securely fastened;

- the hub flange is pressed into the bearing and steering knuckle;

- if there is no suitable press nearby, then insert a threaded rod with large disks through the hub and steering knuckle and tighten the nuts at the front and rear.

Carry out further assembly in reverse order.

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