Your Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escort ZX2 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3
 
Vehicle » Maintenance » Wheels and Tires » Wheel Hub » Service and Repair » Front  
 
 
  Front  
 

Removal

  1. Remove the front wheel knuckle.

  

  1. Remove and discard the inner wheel bearing oil seal.

  

  1. Use Bearing Pulling Attachment to press the wheel hub from the front wheel knuckle.

  

  1. Remove the retainer ring from the front wheel knuckle.

  

  1. Use Bearing Pulling Attachment to press the front wheel bearing from the front wheel knuckle.

Installation

  1. CAUTION: Always install a new inner wheel bearing oil seal on the back (inboard) side of the front wheel knuckle.

NOTE: Apply Threadlock 262 E2FZ-19554-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G351-A6 to the front wheel bearing outer race.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.