How to carry out replacement: Wheel Bearing 1.6 16V Ford Focus mk1 Saloon
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How to change front wheel bearing on FORD FOCUS Saloon (DFW) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD FOCUS Saloon (DFW) 2.0, FORD FOCUS Saloon (DFW) 1.8 Turbo DI / TDDi, FORD FOCUS Saloon (DFW) 1.8 TDCi, FORD FOCUS Saloon (DFW) 1.8 TDCi, FORD FOCUS Saloon (DFW) 1.8 Turbo DI / TDDi, FORD FOCUS Saloon (DFW) 2.0 16V, FORD FOCUS Saloon (DFW) 1.8 16V, FORD FOCUS Saloon (DFW) 1.6 16V, FORD FOCUS Saloon (DFW) 1.4 16V … View more

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Tools
Replacement: wheel bearing – FORD FOCUS Saloon (DFW). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 32
Torx bit T50
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hammer
Crow bar
Bush and bearing driver set
Ball joint puller
Wheel chock
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Replacement: wheel bearing – FORD FOCUS Saloon (DFW). Professionals recommend:
  • Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your FORD FOCUS Saloon (DFW) car.
  • The wheel hub bearing replacement procedure is identical for both wheels on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – FORD FOCUS Saloon (DFW) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – FORD FOCUS Saloon (DFW). AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  8. Step 9
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – FORD FOCUS Saloon (DFW). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    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.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the brake disc.
  12. Step 13
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    Clean the wheel hub fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 14
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    Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #32.
  14. Step 15
    Remove the drive shaft. Use a hammer.
    Replacement: wheel bearing – FORD FOCUS Saloon (DFW). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).
    Step 16
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    Clean the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 17
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use Torx T50. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 18
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a hammer.
  17. Step 19
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  18. Step 20
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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.
  19. Step 21
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  20. Step 22
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    Disconnect the lower arm from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
  21. Step 23
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a hammer.
  22. Step 24
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    Remove the steering knuckle together with the hub.
  23. Step 25
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    Press the wheel hub out from the tapered roller bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a hammer.
  24. Step 26
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    Press out the wheel hub bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
  25. Step 27
    Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 28
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    Press the new bearing in the steering knuckle. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a hammer.
  26. Step 29
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    Press the wheel hub into the bearing inner race. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
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