Ford Fiesta: Front Suspension / Front Wheel Bearing. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

	204-023 (T73T-1217-A) Installer, Wheel Hub Bearing Cup
	204-180 (T93P-5493-A) Remover/Installer, Bushing TKIT-1993-FLM TKIT-1993-LM TKIT-1993-FM
	205-140 (T80T-4000-F) Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cup
	205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle
	205-225 (T85T-1225-BH) Installer, Axle Bearing Cup TKIT-1985-FH-1
	205-D064 (D84L-1123-A) Puller, Bearing
	206-054 (T93P-20202-A) Installer, Wheel Speed Sensor Ring TKIT-1993-FLM TKIT-1993-LM TKIT-1993-FM
Hydraulic Press

Removal

1. Remove the wheel knuckle.
   Refer to: Wheel Knuckle (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTE: After the wheel hub is removed from the wheel knuckle, the wheel bearing must be discarded.

   Remove the wheel hub from the wheel knuckle using the hydraulic press and special tools.
   Use Special Service Tool: 204-023 (T73T-1217-A)  Installer, Wheel Hub Bearing Cup. , 205-153 (T80T-4000-W)  Handle. , 205-D064 (D84L-1123-A)  Puller, Bearing.
   Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press

1. NOTICE: The Bearing Puller and Bushing Remover/Installer must be used to prevent damage to the hub. If the hub is damaged, a new hub must be installed.

   NOTICE: Do not use heat to remove the bearing inner ring or damage to the bearing may occur.

   NOTE: This step may not be necessary if the wheel bearing inner race remains on the wheel bearing after removing the wheel hub.

   Using the special tools remove the wheel bearing inner race from the wheel hub (if remaining).
   Use Special Service Tool: 204-180 (T93P-5493-A)  Remover/Installer, Bushing. , 205-D064 (D84L-1123-A)  Puller, Bearing.
   Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press

1. Visually check the wheel hub surfaces for abrasion.
   

1. Remove the wheel bearing snap ring.
   

1. Remove the wheel bearing using the hydraulic press and special tools. Discard the wheel bearing.
   Use Special Service Tool: 205-140 (T80T-4000-F)  Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cup. , 205-153 (T80T-4000-W)  Handle. , 206-054 (T93P-20202-A)  Installer, Wheel Speed Sensor Ring.
   Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press

Installation

1. NOTE: Install the wheel bearing with the pink colored wheel speed sensor ring facing towards the transmission side.

   Install the wheel bearing using the hydraulic press and special tools.
   Use Special Service Tool: 205-140 (T80T-4000-F)  Installer, Drive Pinion Bearing Cup. , 205-153 (T80T-4000-W)  Handle. , 205-225 (T85T-1225-BH)  Installer, Axle Bearing Cup.
   Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press

1. Install the wheel bearing snap ring.
   

1. NOTICE: The wheel bearing inner race must be supported during hub installation. Failure to do so will damage the bearing.

   Install the wheel hub into the wheel knuckle using the hydraulic press and special tools.
   Use Special Service Tool: 204-023 (T73T-1217-A)  Installer, Wheel Hub Bearing Cup. , 205-153 (T80T-4000-W)  Handle. , 205-225 (T85T-1225-BH)  Installer, Axle Bearing Cup.
   Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press

1. Install the wheel knuckle.
   Refer to: Wheel Knuckle (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).