Ford Focus & Transit Connect Front Wheel Bearing Replacement

[@GregLanz]

Thanks again, I did my second tonight. I went the easier route though and ordered a complete new steering knuckle. Getting the ball joint off was again the main issue I had. A botte jack, block of wood, MAP gas torch, and 5lb sledgehammer got it done after a couple hours. My rotor was surprisingly hard to remove as well even though the rotors are just over 2 years old. Part of the problem with living in Canada with all the salt on the road. I ran into a strange issue during re-assembly, I had it mostly back together when I went to put the ABS sensor in to find it wouldn't fit.. Either the new one I had ordered or the original. I took it back apart (aside from the ball joint) and noticed there's a snap ring holding the bearing in to the knuckle and it was blocking the insertion. I used a small screwdriver to tap the opening up to the top and everything went together as hoped. These instructions are so helpful

[@robertrpenny]

Brian congrats on being my fav tech on KZbin. I'm not a Ford fan but you do a good job of explaining the best way to do things while you do them. Keep up the great work.

[@axxeman2002]

Just what I will be doing tomorrow morning here in the UK - just wish I had a workshop and not a driveway. I'll be changing the bearings with a puller kit though ... Great video. Thank you.

[@josemorazan3343]

You are clean and precise, you also narrated the process very well and above all an excellent job

[@robpetrovec]

Great video. You make it look so easy. Another good method to push the half shaft out of the hub is with a three jaw puller (available for rent at most auto parts stores). It will either push the half shaft in or pull the hub out. Either one is a desired result.

[@dtrrtd774]

+Rob Petrovec (Pet Rock) That'd be preferable; it seems to be better to avoid hammering too hard for older cars where it might be really seized on from corrosion, with the ball joint having to take the forces. I had a simple brake rotor removal on an Audi A6 that wouldn't even yield to the mighty Thor; and since I wasn't planning on replacing bearings or anything in the axle, I went and got a hydraulic puller, which then made it ridiculously easy. Oh, the satisfaction on just giving it a few pumps on the lever and hearing it pwaang out...

[@SmoothBrain23]

I've worked on thousands of different vehicles over the past few years and I've seen many of these type videos. This guy is definitely a master tech and I recommend you pay attention to his videos and the knowledge he shares for free. Many other people claim to be mechanics or technicians yet lack the skills and knowledge this profession requires. If you don't feel relaxed and comfortable repairing your vehicle, take it to a professional. I've heard horror stories of diy-ers skipping steps and do not torque something correctly then parts fall off on the road causing an accident and or possible death.

[@TherealDannyO]

Come on, tells us one of those horror stories with the guys playing mechanic

[@angelathrall3896]

Excellent video! You certainly are the standard bearer when it comes to these repair videos. Always good to get tips from other professionals regardless of how many of these (or similar) bearings I've replaced. VW Rabbits were notorious for bending their "bearing carriers" (knuckle) when hit in the wheel or ditched. I could do it blindfolded....

[@angelathrall3896]

BTW: This is Angela's husband Lon. Thank you so much! Take care to you and yours during these troubling times.

[@rjjablo]

I am currently doing my 2016 Ford Transit Connect, Ford Changed the lower control arm mount from what you have to a cross mounted Torx Bolt that was rusted in hard. Spin off the nut and hammer it thru Other than that great video. really show you what to do. You need an impact and a impact hammer and at least a 12 ton press to do this. Do not attempt if you dont have access to them

[@simondiamond001]

Fantastic video, thank you. Comprehensive and, above all, clear. Not sure I'll be tackling this myself (!) but its great to have a better understanding of what is going on down there.

[@petrocksgarage]

Cool idea on wedging a screw driver into the rotors fins while torquing down the axel nut. I’d be worried about it bending the screw driver though since those nuts take a lot of torque (150+ ft lbs). I usually thread a four lug nuts onto two adjacent studs and wedge a large pry-bar in between those two studs to prevent the hub from spinning while torquing the axle nut. The lug nuts protect the threads from being damaged. Works pretty well and you don’t need the rotor or caliper installed to do it. btw, you mentioned you’d have the torque specs in the description. The description just says “Description” as of today.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

I have been putting that same broken handle screwdriver in the fins for probably 5 years now straight as can be fits deep in the fins never budges with the highest of torque specs I love it. I know I need to finish filling description out. I am out of town right now and just playing catch up with questions to help people on down time.

[@SmoothBrain23]

May God continue blessing you while you are blessing others with your knowledge and skills acquired.

[@bradshouseful]

Hi, Great video.. I'm planning on replacing the entire knuckle this weekend with a MOOG replacement knuckle. Would you mind sharing the torque specs for a 2009 Ford Focus?

[@TheWwong]

Just drop the caliper and let it hang by the hose like Scotty Kilmer.................Lol. Although I no longer own or will buy a Ford product because of a poor experience with quality and customer service years ago, I do enjoy your videos. It is a pleasure to see a professional at work. Thanks for posting.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

ICU2 Why thank you.

[@chrisjohnomnia]

Thanx for the video. I never knew you can do it this way too. We have special tool to remove and replace the bearing without taken it off from the car.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

+Chris John yeah I know of those kits I never liked them

[@GeneGladden]

Thank you VERY much for your time and effort in making this excellent presentation. We'll done!

[@rachaelruano2011]

just bought my son first car...2010 ford focus SES i will be replacing all wheel bearing front and rear. the rear i just replace the whole brake drum. I just order the front wheel hub kits from my local part store....thanks for you video ...Joe

[@laminetenkhi1144]

the best that I saw so far, very professional, thank you.

[@ttoulouse2000]

The driver's side front wheel bearing is being replaced on my 2013 Escape as you read this. It has about 48k miles on it and was humming pretty loud in the front end when I would do left-hand curves at 60+ mph. Pretty disappointed these are so fragile and very glad it's still under warranty!

[@alb12345672]

It is a similar arrangement to a Taurus/continental. That strut pinch bolt took me two hours to pound out on a 20yo car. It was so beat up I had to replace it. The AL knuckle on those cars makes it very corrosion friendly. Those stud bolts should get antisieze..if I ever get a new car I will take the bolts out and add it. With aftermarket struts it is a tight fit to wrestle into the knuckle- needed a ton of weight on the prybar - it slipped and ended up dislocating the outer CV - but was able to regrease and reassemble it.

[@citroenrelayboxerducatomat3984]

well explained... made it look very easy. I'm doing less these days but this is still do-able for myself.. just need to get someone to do the press-off/on

[@jayberge4975]

Torque specs for 2013 transit connect XLT. Axle nut, ball joint, tie rod, caliper and strut. Great video, thanks!

[@2011Topper]

Thanks for this video. I too recommend sending out the hub to have the bearing pressed out. Good tip on the snap ring location. Can you post the torque specs?

[@antoniodgo100]

2011Topper where can I take my hubs to get the bearings pressed

[@commonman80]

Just To Let EVERYONE KNOW? This is also the procedure for The 2000 series VOLVO S40. At that time Ford and Volvo were designing and Building cars together...

[@newstart49]

Feels good to watch a pro. Would have liked to see the pressing off and on of the bearing.

[@foxrace0985]

wish I saw this video before I did my bearings. I've never heard of the tone wheel being in a bearing. This video didn't show up in my search because I did an escape bearing. It has the same style bearing. I put them in with the tone wheel on the wrong side... on both wheels... so now I get to do the job twice.

[@jinbaittai85]

Thank you for making this video tutorial. Very descriptive and thorough explanations.

[@etiennegallant2653]

Another fantastic video! I did remove the speed sensor on my 2008 taurus-x along with the wheel hub (rear right). I had to drill out the old sensor. It was a flat blade style sensor. I am wondering if Ford puts some kind of a resin to fill the hole beside the sensor or if what i encountered is just plain corrosion and road debris? It was hard as metal to drill and now the sensor hole is back to a perfect circle again. I did put some antiseize in the hole if i ever need to remove the sensor again. I live in quebec, rust belt canada! Thank you!

[@jc-yo4pg]

Excellent DIY video. Please share torque specs for 2012 Transit connect XLT. Thanks

[@TheWhanfried]

Clear instructions. Your a great teacher.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Thanks I do what I can with what I have to get the word out.

[@tmack6012]

ummm, what year model does this pertain to??????

[@angelathrall3896]

At the risk of being blocked for too many comments on 1 video, I've got 2 more details to add. First is, pressing the drive axle out of the hub is a pretty tough affair. You'll either need a powerful air chisel for the method shown, (my wimpy, cheap model barely worked); or plan on a "very stout" puller. Since it's rust scale causing it to stick, liquid wrench is a must. Second, when pressing the old bearing out of the hub using the OTC hub tamer, the bearing finally "popped" in the hub after exerting quite a bit of pressure. I took the time to clean up the splines on the drive axle end and corresponding splines inside the hub removing the rust scale. This made reassembly a snap.

[@Micktheadventurer]

Thanks for showing this video. My mechanic is probably watching it today as he fucked my bearings up.

[@MsAdriano7777]

love video. I am replacing the whole thing today. thanks for great video

[@meowymeowerton2820]

Great vid! I have to do this on 4 of my Transit Connects. Thanks for the help!

[@BillOxley-b1f]

I have a 2010 Ford Transit Connect Xlt 2.0 and need the torque specification for the cv axle nut. Thanks for the information.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

207 foot lbs

[@joonajks]

Hi machine shop press my wheel bearings on the wrong side now my ABS light is on. can I live without the ABS light or will it cause any major damage? Transit drives great!

[@wingerrrrrrrrr]

15:08 is it mostly important to get it gudentite and to a minimum torque or is there any concern about overtorquing it?

[@ammoTP]

I watched a whole ad because I thought he was going to test drive it. Turns out after the ad I just saw "thanks for watching" lol

[@randypalm2407]

Thanks for the great videos! I have watched and used information for both my ford escape and my F-150. What is the spindle nut size and torque spec for a 2013 Escape?

[@michaelb9757]

My 2016 RS just needed a new PTU, front bearings and both half shafts lol. Only 16k miles, never tracked either. Crazy.

[@ginder77]

Your a great dude and an excellent tech!

[@artmg803]

Hi FordTechMakuloco, Is this the same procedure for the 2012 Ford focus SEL? I'm wanted to change a bad passenger side wheel bearing but I'm no sure if they're pressed, if so what the shop to take to to get it pressed in? Thanks in advance for your help and videos.

[@jiggidyjam]

I’m getting ready to replace front and rear pads and rotors on my 2015 transit connect. Any tips? Doesn’t look to difficult

[@mph5896]

Nice video, I would end end up breaking that abs sensor every time. Kind of a crappy thing of Ford to do by having it install like that.

[@22574jason]

Do you know if these knuckles are cast iron or cast steel? I’m trying to figure out if I have a bent/ damaged knuckle.

[@racecarrr]

What are the relevant torque specs for this job on a 2011 Transit Connect? Thnx

[@FordTechMakuloco]

207 ft lbs axle nut

[@bioweaponsystem154]

@FordTechMakuloco I notice the years mentioned and the vehicle you're working on are the 2010-2013 Transit Connect Mk-6. How does this procedure translate to the Mk-7 2014+ Transit Connect?

[@jupdegraff21]

Awesome video! I am about to replace a wheel bearing on a 2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0L Flex Fuel DOHC 4cycle. Can you tell me what the torque specs are for it?

[@rubenm7941]

EXCELLENT VIDEO. What is the the torque spec for 2012 focus SE. Thanks

[@benjaminrodriguez4287]

Can you show one with 2014 transit connect

[@tommenzel3591]

Thank You Brian , Very well done , as many have said here , 1 of the best ever .... T

[@bennieshetler8435]

What's the torque on the 2013 transit connect axel nut

[@tylerbianco6426]

2010 transit xlt torque specs please

[@PeteBasel]

Where can I find the torque specs for a 2010 Focus SE? Excellent video by the way! You make it look easy as could be!

[@d46512]

"Following torque specs is critical for side loads" Glitch in video editing? You had the axle nut on with the torque wrench then it was off again, I'm confused. That aside a very nice professional video! I guess they use Locktite instead of customary cotter pins on the critical fasteners. Also didn't know about the built-in reluctor on this design. Saves a few pennies per wheel I guess.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Yes glitch in editing, as far as the clamp load the shaft is a tight fit into the hub, so you suck the shaft into the hub with the impact and by feel I can tell when it is bottomed out I give it a bit more then I can bust out the torque wrench, I have developed this feel after many years of doing this with the same gun. Then as you seen me torqueing the nut I had to turn it quite a bit yet to achieve the final torque spec which also shows I did no go over spec with the gun. It is all in the feel.

[@d46512]

Oh that makes a lot of sense now. Thanks for responding. I know you must be getting real busy with all the comments by now.

[@dmak2]

10:54 You appear to miss out the actual replacement of the bearing, why so?

[@markfarrell5770]

Thanks for the great video. Can I get the torque specs for a 2013 Transit Connect, please?

[@mannyramirez8249]

How do you remove just the wheel hub with out having to take off everything? I'm replacing mine and I have 2 options. I can just buy the bearing and follow your steps, or by the whole hub already with the bearing compressed and swap out the whole piece.

[@davidmellor2371]

What are all of the torque specifications involved with replacement of the front wheel bearings for a 2013 Ford Transit Connect XLT?

[@sbaumann70]

Thanks for all the great videos, wondering what the torque spec for the axle nuts on the front of a 2009 ford focus?

[@V10PDTDI]

I notice the claming sleeve is real easy to slide or down I work vw and tkey hve the same system to help in remouving it I bought a tool it't made like cam on both side and it expand the sleeve a bit so i makes it easier to remouve also I have spécial magnetic card to check the correct side for the abs reluctor on the bearing it's made by ate...

[@dtrrtd774]

+V10PDTDI Isn't it easy enough to see the dark brown magnetic ring on the side that faces the sensor? As long as it can be identified, anyway. People have been known to press the bearing in backwards and then wonder why their ABS stopped working. I'd hate to be them. ;)

[@Guillotines_For_Globalists]

I need some guidance here related to the US Spec Transit Connect; I was driving with my Father in his 2013 Transit Connect recently. I had to merge on the highway, had to do a brief full throttle. I noticed a plume of smoke behind me. Any ideas? Are the Transit Connects with the 2.0 gasoline motors known for burning oil or having intake gasket leaks with coolant getting in as well? I tried searching but a lot of results relate to the European spec Transit Connects with the diesel motors.

[@legmt]

I have 2006 Five Hundred 2WD and I have started to hear what sounds like road noise coming from the passenger side front, does that sound like the wheel bearing or cv joint or neither. If it is a bearing approx. how much time do I have to get it fixed. I cant work on it until next week end ( have to work) about 6 days or 50 miles a day commute..What is your best guess, I know it is hard to diagnose from a distance but an educated guess will do..Thanks in advance... L.E.G.

[@d.j.9961]

I ALWAYS USE METAL COAT HANGARS BUT, WHERE DID YOU GET THAT METAL WIRE/ROD TOOL THAT YOU USED TO HANG THE BRAKE CALLIPER? I REALLY LIKE IT!!! I want a set of those!!! by the way, I have a 03 focus se, dohc zetec vin 3 & I changed my front passenger wheel bearing last spring tho, I hit the biggest pothole due to it being filled with water, I didn't see it on a rainy day & it busted a belt on my front right tire & the car developed a shimmy! so, I ordered a new hub assembly, new balljoint's, new inner & outer tie rods. my strut & end links are brand new along with my brakes & every other part on my 03 focus! I have replaced more parts on this car then ANY OTHER CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED!!!

[@brianrairden4412]

Actual great actual video

[@hippywildchildracing]

hello great video need to know what kinda ball joint speprater do l need for my 2003 focus thank you. type brand please.

[@d.j.9961]

Where did you get that metal wire/rod that you hung the brake caliper bolt with? I usually use a metal coat hangar. I like whatever you used! by the way, I have a 03 focus se, dohc zetec vin 3 which I am doing a wheel bearing on again currently! along with new inner & outer tie rods & balljoints!

[@RicardoMorales-jn1hd]

this was very helpful. Thanks.

[@mikeadiddle]

"Sumpin' like that." LMAO! 😂 Nice.

[@obadiah7771]

why did you put the axle nut on twice? Was the first time to pull it all the way through or to show us how to do without air tools?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

obadiah7771 More of a video editing goof.

[@obadiah7771]

Oh, well that's alright :) I did not want to miss anything. On a side note, I really enjoy the rc channel.

[@stuartlathey4024]

I wondered that, I thought I was going mad! I'm changing both lower wishbone and o/s driveshaft as gaiters have split. Also have a rumbling bearing so will do both while its apart. First class video, thank you!

[@captainthunderstorm2492]

How did you get the lower ball joint off the control arm? I've went at it with a 4lbs dead blow hammer with no luck

[@shackman1582]

Great video!!! Wish I had a mechanic that did work like this! Btw, what does a job like that cost. I have the same connect and I got a quote of $900

[@beta152]

Are the steering knuckles for the 2012 Transit and Focus interchangeable? I need to replace the Transit knuckle but it is about $300 more than the Focus knuckle.

[@alvinmeadows]

I have a 2002 Ford Focus ZTS w/ a manual transmission when I go to move forward after backing out when I going to let out on the clutch it makes a clunking noise like if it was a CV joint replaced both of them still chunks? any thoughts

[@turbobuick33]

My friend has an 08 Escape and I replaced his front driver side axle and I noticed there is no snap ring in the back of the bearing. I spayed the back of the bearing with brake cleaner and I didn't see or feel a groove for a snap ring. Do you know if there should be a snap ring in there?

[@chrisharrell5945]

Do you think a 4 cfm @ 90psi Air Hammer Punch would work to drive that shaft out of the hub? It's a little bit smaller than what you were using I believe. Thank you.

[@jeffreyfoster813]

I loved your video, can you tell me the torque spec for the axle nuts on the front of a 2010 ford focus?

[@philipmeyers5008]

This was an outstanding video! Do you have one for rear hub wheel bearing for Transit Connect?

[@mrsnapple5827]

this video is awesome and helpful--SUPER THANK YOU!

[@angell7446]

Great video, i have tourneo connect (transit connect) year 2003 European version. Can you let me know what is the torque specs for strut bolt, control arm and axle nut. Thanks and keep up the good videos!

[@FordTechMakuloco]

+Angel L I don't have access to those specs for vehicles made for other countries.

[@neiloverholt]

Is it similar to replace the rear, I need to replace my rear bearings but Haynes doesn't make a how to for the 2012 focus yet.

[@bilderberg3000]

Hey dude. You said the only bearings you trust What about the OEM Motorcraft HUB174 kit? Is that legit? Thanks!!

sWhere is the ABS tone / reluctor ring? Shuldnt it be on the axle? Because the abs sensor is looking down on the axle but there is nothing on it. I am confused

[@chrisharrell5945]

It's reading the magnetic ring in the bearing not the shaft end.

[@mattmgarza]

I wonder if this video pertains to the 2012 Transit Connect 2.0?

[@Al-df7np]

You're the man! My LH front bearing went on the wkd and I only have an old Haynes manual which is hard to follow. I feel confident now after seeing your clip, thank you. We have a rattle gun at work - essential tool eh! Is this bearing listed on Amazon ok for my 2007 model connect T230L van? DTA Front Wheel Bearing NT510106 x2 (Pair) Brand New Fits 2010-2013 Ford Transit Connect. Torque specs would be handy too. Cheers, Al.

[@Mebob2001]

i wish we had that kinda luck up here in eastren canada.... but as you said "this is a 2013" so 2 years old it isnt fully rusted yet! in due time she'll be busted coming out! how many miles btw? and have you guys seen issues with the reluctor ring on the back side getting corrosion behind it and breaking off pieces of the ring?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Kevin Rogers This one only had 33k on it but like I said these cannot handle allot of weight and they fail quite often. We have never seen rust get behind the ring reluctor ring on the bearing and have issues to this day not even on the older focus vehicles that have tons of miles on them. We use lots of salt too here in the Midwest.

[@neilammons2911]

looking for the torch specs for a 2011 ford focus. all nuts associated with front wheel bearing replacment. thank you.

[@aldinmujacic7655]

can i put transmission from ford focus in ford transit 2012?

[@georgebotelho288]

I have a 2010 Ford Transit connect and I have had to replace both right and left wheel bearings multiple times. I've always been mindful of torquing the center nut when the car is up on jack stands, and I followed the manufacturer torque specs of 59ft/lb and 1/4 turn. But for some reason the bearings keep failing after a few thousand miles. Should I be replacing the hub along with the bearing? thank you for any advice, I am getting frustrated with this problem. I've probably replaced each side 4 or 5 times now and today I discovered the right side is failing again😮

[@georgebotelho288]

I replaced all front end components and had the vehicle aligned the last time I did the bearings

[@purebread1]

Fantastic video clear and well explained

[@mattp9029]

is there an axle seal on the drivers side wheel? Mine looks like it may be leaking, but I can't find a part number for a seal. any idea? thanks.

[@iwillforthethrill5217]

2015 Transit Connect cv axle torque spec please. I find it easier to put the strut in the knuckle, slide the axle into hub, then work the lower ball joint into the knuckle. Reason being it's less stress on the ball joint and the cv axle.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Install the wheel hub nut. Torque: Stage 1: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm) Stage 2: 90°

[@Mebob2001]

as a second commment dude that u should say inb your video "blue locktite is cheep, but when a bolt backs off it gets expensive.. doesnt matter what bolt it will cause a problem now a days

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Kevin Rogers That is for sure.

[@audreylevac9571]

Btw great educational videos for everyone!!

[@paazhaaz]

Hi Nice vid! Is this also the way (similar) for the mk3 Mondeo? and what are the torques for that one? Thanks!

[@FordTechMakuloco]

paazhaaz No idea we cannot get the specs for the mondeo but I am sure it is similar.

[@smallgov]

"yours might come out a little harder" LOL i beat on this thing for like a half hour today at work had to come back to the vid to make sure i was doing it right. i was just rusty shit.

[@patsalanger5042]

Very helpful video.can you send me torque specs 2013 Transit connect thanks

[@mobiledevto]

What is the torque values for 2012 Ford transit connect. Strut pinch bolt, tierod, ball joint, brake bracket, axel spindle nut and abs sensor. Thx

[@awkwardgamer6152]

Will these instructions work for a 2003 ford focus 2.3 DOHC trim LX?

[@tormodskoog9088]

Hi. Would I need to get the pcu re programmed if I go from one oem wheel and tire to another oem wheel and tire from a different trim level? 15 inch S focus to a SE 17 inch. 2016 model. Thanks.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

+Tormod Skoog yes because the revs per mile have changed

[@rperez11685]

+FordTechMakuloco any advice on my comment about the abs sensor not going in ?

[@mikef8769]

I have an 05 Mercury Mariner. I can move the drive shaft at least 3/8" side to side within the carrier bearing. is this within reason??