How to Replace a 2011-2014 Ford F-150 Wheel Bearing Hub Assembly

Step by step instructions of how to replace your front driverside wheel bearing on a 2011-2014 Ford F-150.

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F150 parts and tools needed

Parts

Wheel Bearing Assembly

Axle Nut

Bearing Grease

Blue Loctite

Dust Cap

Tools

Difficulty: 2/5
Time required: 30 minutes

With the wheels still on the ground loosen each lug nut 1/4-3/4 turn, this will ensure the tire doesn’t spin when trying to crack the lug nuts loose - Watch
Safely lift the vehicle off the ground. If using a floor jack, make sure to secure the vehicle with jack stands

Remove the lug nuts completely and then remove the tire
Using a pilers, firmly grasp the axle nut dust cap and rock up and down to remove - Watch

With a 15mm socket, remove the axle nut from the axle shaft - Watch
Locate and remove the two brake caliper bracket mounting bolts using a 21 mm socket - Watch

Tip : Watch out for the caliper bleeder screw when removing the caliper bracket bolts, if damaged caliper replacement may be necessary

Remove and support the brake caliper assembly, then remove the brake rotor - Watch

Tip : Allowing caliper to hang from brake hose can result in brake hose failure

Locate and remove the ABS wiring harness retaining bolt using an 8mm socket - Watch
Disconnect the ABS sensor connector and retaining clips - Watch

Using a hammer, tap on the back of the wheel bearing hub assembly to remove from the vehicle - Watch

Difficulty: 2/5
Time required: 30 minutes

Inspect the IWE and axle shaft assembly, paying close attention to the gear teeth. If damaged or worn replace IWE and/or axle shaft - Watch
Using emery cloth or a sanding block clean up the wheel bearing mounting surface on the knuckle assembly, make sure to cover the bearing hole with a rag to prevent debris from getting into IWE - Watch

Lubricate the new wheel bearing seal, IWE, and axle with wheel bearing grease - Watch
Insert the wheel bearing into the knuckle making sure to verify spline engagement. This can be done by checking the axle shaft protrusion and that the CV axle shaft spins when turning the wheel hub - Watch

Tip : If the splines are not engaged properly IWE, axle shaft and wheel bearing damage can occur

Install and torque the NEW wheel hub bolts to 129 foot pounds - Watch
Install NEW axle nut and torque to 30 foot pounds, then re-install dust cap by lightly tapping till it seats - Watch

Re-route the ABS harness, installing plastic clips and plug in connector - Watch
Install ABS harness retaining bolt into knuckle (torque 106 in-lbs.)
Install Brake rotor and caliper assembly, torque brake caliper bracket mounting bolts to 184 foot pounds and brake caliper bolts to 27 foot pounds - Watch

Tip : If reusing old brake rotor, makes sure to clean off rust build up where the rotor contacts the hub or brake pulsation may occur

Tip : Lug nut torque can vary depending on the wheel type and package the vehicle is equipped with

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