Ford Explorer: Rear Suspension / Removal and Installation - Wheel Studs

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual / Chassis / Suspension / Rear Suspension / Removal and Installation - Wheel Studs

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Hydraulic Press

Removal

Remove the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).

Press the wheel stud from the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press

Inspect the wheel bearing and wheel hub for damage. Replace as necessary.

Installation

Press the wheel stud into the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press

Install the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).

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