How to carry out replacement: Wheel Bearing 1.6 TDCi Focus C-Max (DM2)
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How to change front wheel bearing on FORD Focus C-Max (DM2) – replacement guide

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Replacement: wheel bearing – FORD FOCUS C-MAX. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #21
Drive socket # 12
Drive socket # 15
Drive socket # 17
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Bush and bearing driver set
Hammer
Pin punch
Flat chisel
Ball joint puller
Wheel chock
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Replacement: wheel bearing – FORD FOCUS C-MAX. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your FORD FOCUS C-MAX car.
  • The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: wheel bearing – FORD FOCUS C-MAX. Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use a drive socket #19.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. FORD FOCUS C-MAX
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
  5. Step 7
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    Detach the ABS sensor connector.
  6. Step 8
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  9. Step 11
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    Clean the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 12
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    Loosen the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a drive socket #12. Use a tap wrench.
  11. Step 13
    Replacing Wheel Bearing on Focus C-Max (DM2) 2003 1.6 TDCi by yourself
    Remove the fastening bolt.
  12. Step 14
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    Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  13. Step 15
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  14. Step 16
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    Detach the brake hose from the shock strut. Use a crowbar.
  15. Step 17
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 18
    How to change Wheel Bearing on Focus C-Max (DM2) 2003 - free PDF and video manuals
    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #15. Use a tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 19
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    Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – FORD FOCUS C-MAX. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
  18. Step 20
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    Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  19. Step 21
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    Remove the brake disc.
  20. Step 22
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    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  21. Step 23
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
  22. Step 24
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  23. Step 25
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  24. Step 26
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    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
  25. Step 27
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  26. Step 28
    Replacing Wheel Bearing on Focus C-Max (DM2) 2003 1.6 TDCi by yourself
    Clean the fastener that connects the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  27. Step 29
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #21.
  28. Step 30
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  29. Step 31
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    Release the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  30. Step 32
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    Remove the drive shaft.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – FORD FOCUS C-MAX. Tip:
    Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).
  31. Step 33
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a hammer.
  32. Step 34
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    Remove the steering knuckle together with the hub.
  33. Step 35
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    Clean the wheel hub fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  34. Step 36
    Changing Wheel Bearing on FORD Focus C-Max (DM2) 1.6 2006 by yourself
    Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
  35. Step 37
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    Clean the wheel hub mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  36. Step 38
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    Install the new wheel hub with a bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – FORD FOCUS C-MAX. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Make sure that the wheel hub is positioned correctly. Avoid any misalignment.Stop pressing on the surface of the bearing immediately after it has been fitted into its mounting seat.
  37. Step 39
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    Clean the splines of the drive shaft CV joint. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  38. Step 40
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Clean the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  39. Step 41
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    Install the steering knuckle with a hub in assembly.
  40. Step 42
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    Install the drive shaft.
  41. Step 43
    Replacing Wheel Bearing on Focus C-Max (DM2) 2003 1.6 TDCi by yourself
    Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
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