Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
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All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for Transit Mk6 Bus (V347, V348, FD, FB, FS, FZ, FC) and other FORD models

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Wheel bearing kit

Replacement: wheel bearing – FORD TRANSIT Bus. Tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Ceramic grease
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      13 mm socket
                    
                      18 mm socket
                    
                      36 mm socket
                    
                      T50 Torx bit 
                    
                      21 mm wheel impact socket
                    
                      Ratchet wrench or power tool for removal/installation of threaded fasteners
                    
                      Tommy bar
                    
                      Hydraulic press
                    
                      Bush and bearing driver set
                    
                      Bearing separator
                    
                      Transmission jack or a second vehicle jack
                    
                      Telescoping magnetic pick-up tool 
                    
                      Mounting lever
                    
                      Long nose pliers
                    
                      Pin punch
                    
                      Hammer
                    
                      Car lift or jack with jack stands, and wheel chocks

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Replacement: wheel bearing – FORD TRANSIT Bus. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Do not re-use the bearing assembly you removed from your FORD TRANSIT Bus car.
The wheel bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
All the work should be carried out with the ignition switched off.

Carry out the replacement steps as follows:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 2

Remove the wheel centre cap.

Step 3

Loosen the wheel nuts. Use a 21 mm wheel impact socket. Use a tommy bar.
Step 4

Remove the cotter pin that secures the axle fastener. Use a mounting lever. Use long nose pliers.
Step 5

Remove the castle cover from the axle nut.
Step 6

Clean the axle nut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Loosen the axle nut. Use a 36 mm socket. Use a tommy bar.
Step 8

Raise the car.

Replacement: wheel bearing – FORD TRANSIT Bus. Professionals recommend:
If you are using a jack, make sure the car is parked on a hard, flat surface.Make sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
Step 9

Unscrew the wheel nuts.

Caution!
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the nuts.
Step 10

Remove the wheel.
Step 11

Unscrew the axle nut. Use a 36 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Remove the axle washer. Use a telescoping magnetic pick-up tool.
Step 13

Jack up the suspension arm. Use a transmission jack or one more vehicle jack.
Step 14

Detach the CV axle from the steering knuckle. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
Step 15

Remove the support from under the suspension arm.

Caution!
Make sure that the CV axle is not hanging down.
Step 16

Spread the brake pads apart. Use a mounting lever.
Step 17

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 18

Unscrew the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use an 18 mm socket. Use a tommy bar.
Step 19

Remove the fastening bolts. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 20

Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.

Replacement: wheel bearing – FORD TRANSIT Bus. AUTODOC recommends:
Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting it from the brake hose to avoid opening the brake line.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging from the brake hose.Do not press the brake pedal after the caliper has been removed. This may cause the piston to fall out of the caliper bore resulting in the brake fluid leakage and air entering the system.
Step 21

Unscrew the wheel bearing fasteners. Use a T50 Torx bit. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 22

Remove the fastening bolts.

Step 23

Remove the wheel hub together with the brake disc.
Step 24

Clean the wheel bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 25

Clean the mounting seat of the brake caliper bracket. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 26

Clean the splines of the CV joint. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 27

Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 28

Unscrew the brake disc fasteners. Use a 13 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 29

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 30

Detach the brake disc from the wheel hub.
Step 31

Clean the brake disc surface that is in contact with the wheel rim. Use a wire brush.
Step 32

Press the hub out of the bearing. At this stage, the inner race of the bearing and the cage with rollers will remain on the hub. Use a bush and bearing driver set and a hydraulic press.
Step 33

Clean the grease from the inner part of the bearing that remains on the hub, using a cloth.
Step 34

Press the hub out of the inner race of the bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a bearing separator and a hydraulic press.
Step 35

Clean the bearing mounting seat on the hub. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 36

Press the new bearing on the hub. Use a bush and bearing driver set and a hydraulic press.

Replacement: wheel bearing – FORD TRANSIT Bus. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
When pressing the wheel bearing on, check to make sure it is positioned correctly. Avoid any misalignment.
Step 37

Install the brake disc on the wheel hub.
Step 38

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 39

Screw in the brake disc fasteners. Use a 13 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 40

Treat the mounting surface on the wheel bearing. Use ceramic grease.
Step 41

Install the wheel hub together with brake disc.
Step 42

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 43

Jack up the suspension arm.
Step 44

Tighten the wheel bearing fastening bolts. Use a T50 Torx bit. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 53 N·m.
Step 45

Install the brake caliper together with its bracket.
Step 46

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 47

Tighten the fasteners of the brake caliper bracket. Use an 18 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 175 N·m.
Step 48

Tighten the brake disc fasteners. Use a 13 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 80 N·m.
Step 49

Remove the support from under the suspension arm.

Important!
Lower the transmission or vehicle jack smoothly without jerking it to avoid damaging the vehicle assemblies and mechanisms.When reassembling, use a new axle nut kit: a washer, a nut, a castle cover, and a cotter pin.
Step 50

Install the axle washer.
Step 51

Screw on the axle nut. Use a 36 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 52

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 53

Treat the wheel hub surface that contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 54

Install the wheel.

Replacement: wheel bearing – FORD TRANSIT Bus. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing on the fastening nuts.
Step 55

Screw on the wheel nuts. Use a 21 mm wheel impact socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 56

Lower the car and tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross order. Use a 21 mm wheel impact socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 200 N·m.
Step 57

Tighten the axle nut. Use a 36 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 320 N·m.
Step 58

Install the castle cover on the axle nut.
Step 59

Install the cotter pin. Use a mounting lever.

Step 60

Install the wheel centre cap.

Step 61

Remove the jack, jack stands, and wheel chocks.

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