Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD Focus C-Max (DM2) 1.6 TDCi, FORD Focus II Hatchback (DA_, HCP, DP) 1.6 TDCi, FORD Focus II Estate (DA_, FFS, DS) 1.6 TDCi, FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6 TDCi, FORD C-MAX (DM2) 1.6 TDCi

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear wheel bearing on FORD FOCUS MK2 Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Replacement: wheel bearing – Ford Focus MK2. Tools you need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        All-purpose cleaning spray
                      
                        Electronic spray
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Combination spanner #13
                      
                        Drive socket # 13
                      
                        Torx bit T50
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #19
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Flat Screwdriver
                      
                        Rubber mallet
                      
                        Water pump pliers
                      
                        Wheel chock

All the parts you need to replace – Wheel Bearing for Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) and other FORD models

 
    FORD Focus C-Max (DM2) 1.6 TDCi
  
    FORD Focus II Hatchback (DA_, HCP, DP) 1.6 TDCi
  
    FORD Focus II Estate (DA_, FFS, DS) 1.6 TDCi
  
    FORD Focus II Saloon (DB_, FCH, DH) 1.6 TDCi
  
    FORD C-MAX (DM2) 1.6 TDCi

Replacement: wheel bearing – Ford Focus MK2. AUTODOC recommends:

Do not re-use the bearing assembly of your Ford Focus MK2 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 MK2. Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 3

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Ford Focus MK2
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the fastener of the parking brake cable.Use a wire brush.Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 7

Release the parking brake cable.Use water pump pliers.
Step 8

Spread the brake pads.Use a crowbar.
Step 9

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush.Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 10

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening.Use a combination spanner #13.
Step 11

Disconnect the brake hose. Use a crowbar.
Step 12

Remove the brake caliper together with its bracket.Use a crowbar.

Replacement: wheel bearing – Ford Focus MK2. AUTODOC experts recommend:

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 13

Clean the brake disc fasteners.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14

Remove the brake disc.Use a rubber mallet.
Step 15

Clean the fasteners of the wheel hub bearing.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 16

Clean the ABS sensor mounting seat.Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 17

Detach the ABS sensor connector.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 18

Unscrew the wheel hub bolts.Use Torx T50.Use a tap wrench.
Step 19

Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
Step 20

Remove the brake disc baffle plate.
Step 21

Clean the hub bearing mounting seat.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 22

Install the brake disc baffle plate.
Step 23

Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
Step 24

Tighten the wheel hub bolts.Use Torx T50.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 65 nm torque.
Step 25

Treat the ABS sensor connector.Use electronic spray.
Step 26

Attach the ABS sensor connector.
Step 27

Apply some copper grease to the hub where it contacts the brake disk.
Step 28

Install the brake disc.
Step 29

Install the brake caliper together with its bracket.
Step 30

Tighten the brake caliper bracket.Use a drive socket #13.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 31

Attach the brake hose.
Step 32

Install the parking brake cable into the brake caliper bracket.Use water pump pliers.
Step 33

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 34

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 35

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: wheel bearing – Ford Focus MK2. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 36

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Ford Focus MK2
Step 37

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 38

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 39

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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