Ford Fusion: Front Suspension / Wheel Studs. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
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Remove the front wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Refer to: Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).
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Press the wheel stud from the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
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Inspect the wheel bearing and wheel hub for damage. Replace as necessary.
Installation
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Press the wheel stud into the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press
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Install the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Refer to: Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Spring Compressor
Vise
DISASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
Other information:
Lubricants, Fluids, Sealers and Adhesives
Name
Specifications
Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL (US); CXY-80W90-1L (Canada)
WSP-M2C197-A
Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket and Sealant TA-30
WSE-M4G323-A4
Capacities
Item
Fill Capacity
Level
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Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
The 40 percent backrest must be removed to allow removal of the 60 percent backrest.
All backrests
Remove the rear LH seatbelt buckle.
Refer to: Rear Seatbelt Buckle LH (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, Removal and Installation).
Lift the rear seat latch release handle.
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