How to Replace Wheel Bearing & Hub Assembly 97-02 Mercury Grand Marquis

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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace a worn out, vibrating or groaning front wheel bearing hub. This video is applicable to the 98, 99, 00, 01, or 02 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis models.
🔧 List of tools used:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver 1aau.to/oBL/1AXAA00013
• 13mm Socket 1aau.to/owC/1AXAA00015
• 18mm Socket 1aau.to/ogq/1AXAA00043
• 21mm Socket 1aau.to/ogq/1AXAA00043
• 35mm Socket 1aau.to/ov/1AAST00005
• 1/2 Inch Breaker Bar 1aau.to/odH/1AXAA00078
• A Piece of Pipe (for leverage)
• Ratchet 1aau.to/oCa/1AXAA00016
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/owC/1AXAA00015
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oio/1AXAA00044
• Anti-Seize Grease
• Rust Penetrant
• Wire Ties
• Chisel 1aau.to/oav/1AXAA00055
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/og7/1AXAA00068
• Jack Stands 1aau.to/og7/1AXAA00065
• Wire Brush 1aau.to/obe/1AXAA00079
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[@matthewhodgson]

Just (successfully) completed the process. I can't thank you enough for this video. Saved me quite abit of cash. Keep it up!

[@thundergun15]

Just the axle nut holding the hub in crazy

[@1AAuto]

Thanks for watching. Have a great day! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@busslayer4790]

I watched this video before I did this job today on an '01 Crown Vic w/105k miles. A couple notes. My old bearing broke while driving and had to be towed home as the wheel was basically being held on by the brake caliper. The main structure of the unit bearing came off fine but the bearing shell wouldnt budge off the spindle. I had to use a grinder to cut it away. I did nick the spindle surface some. The new bearing wouldn't go over the spindle. It would go about 1/2 inch, no more. I sanded the spindle to smooth the surface and remove corrosion (I live in the salt belt). That helped a little, but still no luck. I then put the whole bearing assembly in my oven at 450 for 15 minutes to try to expand it. That definitely helped, it went about half way after heating, but it still didn't fully seat. At that point I decided to just force it the rest of the way. I put the big socket on the center and hammered it the rest of the way with a heavy hammer. I don't know if that is appropriate or not, but it went on. So your bearing might not go on as easily as it did in this video. Also, I used a 35mm socket to get the spindle nut off. The nut (factory) is some weird carrier that has a stack of washer sized nuts inside it. Mine fell apart while removing it. The new spindle nut I got from AutoZone was 36mm. So I had to buy two sockets and they were each about $20. So that was annoying. I have it together and it seems to be working ok after a 20 minute test drive. Thx for the video.

[@toddgilmore118]

you probably bent the shaft the wheel hub goes on.. from the heavy forceful impact of the break and damage! replace it if I were you!! its not that expensive

[@1AAuto]

Thanks for watching. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@aaronvaz1]

Good video but the 03+ Panthers do not require the 36mm socket. There are instead 5 studs that hold on the hub and the bolt size is common. This makes the job easier.

[@Odessa45]

There are four (4) bolts that go into the hub from the back side of the steering knuckle.

[@russellgilbert3453]

Thanks for posting, 1A Auto. This was VERY helpful.

[@PBWillyWonka]

i thought this was going to be difficult for me.. :) but it seems to be a very easy job with regular tools you''ll do the job..thank you so much for this video, i can wait to replace my bearings on my 2001 crown victoria.

[@TheRancher03]

Just a note. The Ford service manual cautions to not reuse the 35mm retainer 3b477 (35mm or 1 3/8") and the 1N135 seal cap - warning hub could come off.....

[@1AAuto]

+TheRancher03 Thanks for the feedback!

[@jonphanspromotions]

nicely done again. I like all of your quality useful videos. Thanks for all the help.

[@danielklein7158]

Great videos. THANKS for all your help !

[@1AAuto]

The rear wheel bearings on your 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis would be different. We currently do not have an auto repair video that shows you how to repair the rear wheel bearings on this vehicle. If you have a Haynes or a Chiltons manual, the repair should be covered in them. We carry the Haynes manuals on our website 1aauto.com Part Number: 1ASXX00004 888-844-3393

[@MicroMac]

If I was doing an entire front end rebuild, caliper, pads, rotor, soft brake line, and wheel hub, couldn't I just unbolt the caliper bracket and brake line, then pull off the entire assembly at once when the hub is loose? It seems a lot easier that way then undoing each part.

[@1AAuto]

You may be able to use some of the basic procedures to remove the hub on your 2009 Ford Crown Vic. The size of the tools that you may need to use would more than likely also be different. You would also need to check a Haynes, or a service manual on the recommended torque settings for the axle nut on that particular year. Hope this helps you out. Best Regards, 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@1AAuto]

The front wheel bearings on the 1995 share the same concept as the 98-02. The tools necessary might be slightly different.

[@guzforce]

Thanks for the video! Will this procedure be the same for the Crown Vic 2011? I'm afraidd I need to remove the entire axle from the differential!?!?!

[@brianmasuch4499]

can the hub bearing cause the front end to have a slight shake at highway speed. and cause a low speed wobble if really bad.

[@rusty4252]

I know it's late but to anyone watching in the future, yes. I have bad wheel bearings in the front and mine has a wobble at like 75+ mph. It also has a slight pull to the right.

[@samtommy2735]

Good job very helpfull and thank you

[@dyoel182]

By groan do you mean a sound that changes based on speed? I keep thinking the transmission is humming but it could easily be the front wheel bearing.

[@alexwesley9863]

Sir you are incredible name every size wrench..

[@unodonut]

Will the same procedure apply to a 2009 Ford Crown Vic Police Interceptor?

[@andree1kk986]

is there a video for the rear ?

[@Nikko1992]

where can i get a replacement safety key, for removing the wheel like you have in the first min on the video?

[@1AAuto]

Unfortunately if you remove the wire from the wheel bearing, there will be a hole in the bearing that will allow road dirt in. That will then contaminate the bearing grease and destroy the bearing. You need to purchase the correct one so you do not run into any issues.

[@Redman-ki1qo]

what about the sway bar links mine is a 2003 really dont want to do those and unhooking the abs sensor ? mandatory??also some say turn off air sus.. im not sure why but its in the manual i dont plan on doing that one either

[@harrythelocksmith]

The book i have states the retainer (nut) for the bearing and hub assembly shall be replaced, is this true and do you carry them.

[@8BBB88.]

Do you have to replace the spindle nut or can you reuse the one on now?

[@fishjunkie249]

How long do a job like this take and what should I look to be paying for just the bearings to be replaced

[@toddgilmore118]

I just ordered from 1A auto my new hub assembly for drivers side but problem is the strange nut thing is factory on my '01 Grand Marquis and can't find what size it is to loosen the hub nut from the factory because it's 5 very thin nuts that are all separated and held in place by a sort of retainer nut covering!! what is that? and how do i get it off?

[@GuadalupeMorin-kx2wz]

Thank you

[@cotynietling2567]

Is this the same for my 97 ford crown vic

[@hotdogs5265]

Thanks!

[@stuartracing1]

Thank you.....

[@moisespatterson8724]

does this apply to the REAR bearings on a 01 grand marquis

[@Trixrocks]

I don't have ABS on my CV.. Could I buy the assembly for ABS seeing as that's all that you carry? Is there a way to take off the wiring for ABS?

[@joeakmanuals1528]

1A he means Grand Marquis, and he's right, 03+ are completely different.

[@cameronmay843]

I cant knock out the hub cap piece. I got the rotor off, and i used that 3 point clamp to get the rotor off. And where the notch/dip to put the clamp i cant seem to get off. Plz let me know u can help

[@mrbakerskatz]

Thanks I'll get right on it . Thanks again

[@1AAuto]

+mrbakerskatz Thanks for watching. 1aauto.com

[@19mchlrdx]

1A Auto Parts Wow thanks for the video I didn't realize changing it was this easy I have the exact same year make and model you've really saved me money thanks so much for the video.

[@primer6169]

Mine is stuck on there pretty good almost thought i missing something guess ill get backcout there and beat on it tomorrow lol

[@Mr_Originality]

Can you use a non abs hub on a abs car?

[@edwinstokes9312]

Is the 01 lincoln town car similar or totally different?

[@pvsheridan]

Hello Mike/1AAuto: Thanks so much for your videos; VERY helpful. Two questions: (1) My understanding is that the 35mm hub nut should be replaced with a new nut each time such is removed post-torque. Is that true? (2) I have a 1997 CV, and the hub/bearing part number seems to be the same as the 1998-2002 part number. Is that correct? Thanks so much, Paul

[@1AAuto]

pvsheridan You can re-use them on some vehicles, you may want to check with the dealer to see what they recommend on this vehicle.

[@1AAuto]

1A Auto Parts We carry the replacement wheel hub bearing shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to it. Hope this helps you out www.1aauto.com/wheel-bearing-and-hub-assembly-front/i/1ashf00082?KZbin&CTA%20Comment&ATony

[@TheTkurz]

great video, but is this the same procedure for a 1992 crown victoria?

[@1AAuto]

Thanks for the email. The process will be similar. Here is a link to the parts you will need on our website. www.1aauto.com/1A/front-wheel-bearings-and-hubs/Ford/CrownVictoria/1ASHS00072/347208/1993?VideoReply&VideoReply&ATony 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@luhrudyfrmdasip294]

Same for the rear ?

[@benhall8946]

12 point or deep 35 mm deep wall or short

[@Bruce31610]

Do you guys have a video for doing the wheel hubs for a 1996 Ford TBird the front hubs

[@1AAuto]

+Bruce Banaszak We currently do not have an auto repair video that covers this particular repair. We will keep this request in mind in the event that we need to make this repair in the future. 1aauto.com

[@ryanclifton7033]

Should be pretty similar

[@jamespaukstat12293]

Is there a video on the upper and lower ball joints on a crown vic?

[@1AAuto]

Unfortunately we do not have a video for your application. We will keep this repair in mind for future videos. Thank you for watching! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@chatnoogian1]

Whats the difference in the 1995 models

[@rachelperez7801]

Is the same process used for the rear bearings thanks or do you have a video for that

[@1AAuto]

+Rachel Perez The rear wheel bearing should be a different procedure. We currently do not have an auto repair video for this particular repair. Thank you for asking. 1aauto.com

[@redmercceosupremeking4084]

1A Auto Parts Please do it. Its a problem I have on both my Vic's. You've helped me alot.

[@brettalbright7417]

Is this vehicle the same as a 2000 Lincoln Town Car?

[@adamcrownvictoriacarrepair7105]

Another awesome how to for my vic from 1a auto!!! Can you guys do some rear suspension vids? Shocks? Air bag pouches, rear control arms if they show bad and how they look bad.. You guys would then have almost all basic Vic/Marquis vids!!!

[@1AAuto]

+Adam Crown Victoria Car repair help and tips Thanks for coming back! We currently do not have an auto repair video that covers those particular repairs. We will keep this request in mind in the event that we need to make this repair in the future. 1aauto.com

[@acejanitorialservices6559]

Will I need to looses the 35mm nut with the car on the ground before taking everything off?

[@1AAuto]

+Erikk Wilson Yes you want to break off the 35mm nut with the car on the ground. 1aauto.com

[@curby01]

Does this procedure also work on the 95 model Grand Marquis?

[@1AAuto]

+curby01 We don't have a how-to video for your vehicle right now, but the basic steps in this video should be enough to do this task. Buy this part for your vehicle on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@Albert-nt1df]

Can you also do one for the 03and up??

[@1AAuto]

+Albert We're always cycling through common cars. We'll add this repair to our list! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@markstephson6130]

aren't you suppost to grease the bearring before it's put back on there?

[@1AAuto]

+mark stephson These wheel hub bearing assemblies are self contained and come packed with wheel bearing grease. 1aauto.com www.1aauto.com/1A/wheel-bearing-hub-front/Ford/CrownVictoria/1ASHF00082?KZbin&CTA%20Comment&

[@markstephson6130]

ok thanks

[@noahrichardburger]

What size did you use for center nut removal?

[@1AAuto]

+Noah Beezy its a 35mm socket for the hub nut.

[@lennycase2606]

What if it has ABS BRAKES

[@TheTarrMan]

You forgot the cap.

[@speakingtonganwiththetutuu8421]

Is this the same with 1997 Lincoln Continental?

[@1AAuto]

+Semisi Tutuu This will be a very similar installation as well.

[@speakingtonganwiththetutuu8421]

Thank you

[@1977starfire]

He forgot to lubricate the brake slides and sliding bolts.

[@berniceperry8898]

I'd still add a little extra grease for peace of mind.....

[@user-eb4hv1mq5d]

Sweet Caroline