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:

    Installation
    WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions and notes at the beginning of the removal procedure. Vehicles receiving a new clockspring 1. NOTE: A new clockspring is supplied in a centralized position a ...

    On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
    Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s emission control system. This system is commonly known as the on-board diagnostics system (OBD-II). The OBD-II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet ...

    Synchronizers
    Disassembly NOTE: This procedure applies to all synchronizer assemblies (7124). The synchronizers are slightly different in design. Notation is made where procedural differences occur. 1. On the third/fourth speed synchronizer and the fifth speed synchr ...