Ford Fiesta: Rear Suspension / Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

1. Remove the brake drum.
   Refer to: Brake Drum (206-02 Drum Brake, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt and position aside the wheel speed sensor.
   

1. NOTE: Wheel hub is removed for clarity.

   
   
   • Remove and discard the wheel bearing and wheel hub assembly bolts.
     
   • Remove the wheel bearing and wheel hub assembly.
     
   • Support the brake backing plate assembly.
     

Installation

1. 
   Position the brake backing plate assembly.
   
   • Install the wheel bearing and wheel hub assembly.
     
   • Install the new wheel bearing and wheel hub assembly bolts.
     Torque: 48 lb.ft (65 Nm)

1. 1. Tighten the wheel bearing and wheel hub assembly bolt.
      Torque:
        Stage 1:  Loosen::   90°
        Stage 2:  48 lb.ft (65 Nm)
   2. Tighten the wheel bearing and wheel hub assembly bolt.
      Torque:
        Stage 1:  Loosen: :   90°
        Stage 2:  48 lb.ft (65 Nm)
   3. Tighten the wheel bearing and wheel hub assembly bolt.
      Torque:
        Stage 1:  Loosen::   90°
        Stage 2:  48 lb.ft (65 Nm)
   4. Tighten the wheel bearing and wheel hub assembly bolt.
      Torque:
        Stage 1:  Loosen: :   90°
        Stage 2:  48 lb.ft (65 Nm)

1. Position the wheel speed sensor and install the wheel speed sensor bolt.
   Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

1. Install the brake drum.
   Refer to: Brake Drum (206-02 Drum Brake, Removal and Installation).