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How to change rear wheel bearing on Ford Focus DAW – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.4 16V, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.6 16V, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.8 16V, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 2.0 16V, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.8 Turbo DI / TDDi, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.8 DI / TDDi, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) ST170, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.8 TDCi, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.6 16V Flexifuel … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.4 16V, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.6 16V, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.8 16V, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 2.0 16V, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.8 Turbo DI / TDDi, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.8 DI / TDDi, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) ST170, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.8 TDCi, FORD FOCUS (DAW, DBW) 1.6 16V Flexifuel … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change rear wheel bearing on FORD FOCUS (DAW) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for FOCUS (DAW, DBW) and other FORD models
Wheel bearing kit
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #15
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 30
Wheel impact socket #19
Bush and bearing driver set
Ratchet wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Tap wrench
Hammer
Rubber mallet
Circlip pliers
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: wheel bearing – Ford Focus DAW. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
- Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your Ford Focus DAW 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 DAW – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
- Step 3Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
- Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Ford Focus DAW
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 7Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 8Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
- Step 9Remove the brake caliper.Replacement: wheel bearing – Ford Focus DAW. 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.
- Step 10Remove the brake pads.
- Step 11Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a combination spanner #13.
- Step 12Remove the caliper bracket.
- Step 13Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 14Remove the brake disc.
- Step 15Clean the axle nut cover. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 16Remove the wheel hub nut cap. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
- Step 17Unscrew the hub nut. Use a drive socket #30. Use a tap wrench.
- Step 18Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
- Step 19Place the hub in the vice.Step 20Clean the inner wheel bearing seal. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 21Remove the inner wheel bearing oil seal. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
- Step 22Loosen the vice and remove the hub.
- Step 23Remove the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use circlip pliers.
- Step 24Press out the wheel hub bearing. Use a bush and bearing driver set.
- Step 25Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 26Press fit the new wheel hub bearing into the brake disc. Use a bush and bearing driver set.Replacement: wheel bearing – Ford Focus DAW. AUTODOC recommends:Check to make sure the wheel hub bearing is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment. Stop pressing on the surface of the bearing immediately after it has been fitted into its mounting seat.
- Step 27Install the wheel hub bearing retaining ring. Use circlip pliers.
- Step 28Press in the inner wheel bearing oil seal. Use a bush and bearing driver set. Use a hammer.
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