NOISE FROM REAR WHEEL HUB BEARINGS
FORD: 2002-2005 Explorer
MERCURY: 2002-2005 Mountaineer
LINCOLN: 2003-2005 Aviator
ISSUE
Some 2002-2005 Explorer 4dr/Mountaineer and 2003-2005 Aviator vehicles may exhibit a noise from the rear wheel hub bearings. Previous service procedures required service replacement of the wheel hub bearing assembly, base part (1109). This new service procedure allows replacement at a lower service level of the wheel bearing, base part (1215) to repair the noise condition.
ACTION
Replace the rear hub bearing and wheel bearing retainer ring. Refer to the following Service Procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove the axle-to-wheel hub retainer nut and washer (Figure 1). Discard the nut. When reinstalling at end of procedure, tighten to 203 lb-ft (275 N•m).Figure 1 – Article 05-25-8 2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the wheel speed sensor (Figure 2). To install, tighten to 71 lb-in (8 N•m).
Figure 1 - Article 05-25-8
2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the wheel speed sensor (Figure 2). To install, tighten to 71 lb-in (8 N•m). Download File PDF
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