Chassis

Wheel Studs. Removal and Installation

5steps
~30min
2/5difficulty
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Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Hydraulic Press

Removal

  1. Remove the wheel bearing and hub.
    Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Hub - FWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
    Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Hub - AWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
  2. Press the wheel stud out of the wheel bearing and the wheel hub flange.
    Use common equipment: hydraulic press
    Ford Fusion. Wheel Studs. Removal and Installation
  3. Visual Inspection.
    Inspect the wheel bearing and the wheel hub flange for corrosion or damage. Replace as necessary.
    Ford Fusion. Wheel Studs. Removal and Installation

Installation

  1. Press the wheel stud into the wheel bearing and the wheel hub flange until seated.
    Use common equipment: hydraulic press
    Ford Fusion. Wheel Studs. Removal and Installation
  2. Install the wheel bearing and hub.
    Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Hub - FWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
    Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Hub - AWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).

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