2004-2014 Ford F150 & Expedition Front Wheel Bearing Replacement

You can grab the updated hub and bearing assembly Here-(check fitment guide)
www.amazon.com/...
This is the Blue Loctite I use in the video-
www.amazon.com/...
In this video I go over the procedure to replace the front hub and bearing. On these particular vehicles the hub and bearing usually come apart quietly until they fully fail then with the hub cocked you will hear a grinding noise unlike hub and bearings on other vehicle which make a humming noise.
Axle Nut- 20 ft lbs
Hub Bolts- 150 ft lbs
Lug Nuts- 150 ftlbs
Caliper Bracket Bolts- 150 ft lbs
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[@fordinlinestraight]

Yeah I agree. No one should thumbs down this guy. He's not just a ford tech, he's a experienced ford tech. And I can tell he know his stuff. Thanks to him I changed my cam phasers. In my 5.4 Thanks dude cheers great videos.

[@living2learn138]

Damn dude, I need to replace the cam phasers on my 2010 F150 5.4 but I'm somewhat concerned by it, did you find it difficult to do it? any thought or advice?

[@timhadlock9259]

I replaced air intake manifold on my F150 and most everything on the top of my engine by watching one of his 45 minute videos. I have learned a ton from him.

[@patwhiteman3735]

Except he forgot the brake shield

[@fordinlinestraight]

@@patwhiteman3735 even pros make mistakes I'm sure he had a reason I'm not gonna question that !

[@patwhiteman3735]

@@fordinlinestraight ...ur are right

[@jacakjacak]

Thank you very much Johnny , my local mechanic estimated it for over $1000 , now because of your movie I ll spend around $200 for the part , and replace it by myself , thank you again.

[@j.v.plogan.9546]

2005 f150 fx4. 367,000 miles and still going thanks to Brian's tips and tricks on keeping up on maintenance and repairs. Thanks for all of your help.

[@3sidesofeve711]

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[@michaelbefumo-qg7ji]

He is truly a perfectionist, and I've watched him teaching his son on a video, great to see that nowadays.good job man

[@abomb5092]

Hey man, I just want to thank you for the years of education you’ve given me! I own an 89’ Mustang GT and a 2004 F150 with the 5.4. You’ve absolutely saved my butt and saved me $ more than I can count and that’s very important for a 1 income father of 2. You’ve given me the confidence to tackle almost any issue I’ve had with all of our rigs. Many many thanks for the years to come as well!

[@johnhigginbotham8317]

dude you are by far the best instructional mechanic period.....

[@DisturbedThinker]

I have worked on cars and trucks for over 45 years as a shade tree mech. Always was looking thinks up in Chilton's etc. Really love on line videos but these are the best I have watched. Thank you for making my life easier. I agree with Roland Selkirk, you would make a great teacher. (I was a pastor/teacher for over 30 years, you do a great job teaching.)

[@michaelbefumo-qg7ji]

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[@jimdailey1018]

You are the only one on KZbin that greases anything before putting it back together. So that is what I did.

[@rickharrington6156]

Thanks for a very well done explanation. I ran into a couple of things worth mentioning while doing this job on my 2012 F150 STX so here's a heads up for anyone else following the guide. First of all, make sure you have all the metric impact sockets called for. I didn't have the necessary 18mm or 8mm in my set and had to make a trip to the parts store to buy sockets in the middle of the job. Second, the big caliper bolts were installed with RED locktite that just laughed at my impact wrench. I had to heat the bolts to break them loose. Third, I saved a ton of money by getting the assembly from Amazon. Their "this does/does not fit your vehicle" guide worked perfectly for me.

[@henrydrew]

Detailed explanation on the process - very much appreciated. I replaced one on my 2004 Ford F150 yesterday - it was a breeze. One thing to note - if you choose to not disconnect the outer tie rod end, you will need a short 18MM socket for the 4 bolts holding the wheel hub assembly on. Also, a flat file worked nicely to clean up the mating surface. If you own a Ford you absolutely need to subscribe to this channel. Thanks FordTechMakuloco - you're awesome!

[@SgtBen]

This is an extremely high quality video. Thank you for putting all of the time and energy into producing it!

[@rso092]

I wish I could find a mechanic like this locally; I wouldn't need to work on my vehicles anymore.

[@victorhobson5078]

No words can express how helpful your videos are for us ford owners. What are your recommendations for Maintenence schedule on the hubs?

[@AnchorCaddie]

Awesome Brian, thanks, just finished up the job today! I had my iPad on the hood of my truck, following the video step by step to make sure I didn't miss anything, including the dust cover ;) The only thing that i had to figure out myself was how to disconnect the ABS hose, but no big deal. You gotta love KZbin and people like you that make life easier!

[@handyflan]

How could anyone give this thumbs-down? Awesome video! Very well explained and professionally done. You really do a great job on your videos and I appreciate it very much. It was extremely helpful that you explained the symptoms of bad bearings. Left me with no doubt that mine were shot. This is the second video of yours that saved me a boat-load of money enabling me to doing it myself instead of taking it to a stealership. YOU ROCK!!!! Subscribed.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

+handyflan Nice Thanks!

[@nmoran2046]

handyflan all ready saved me a at least 2000$

[@kenni411]

just came back from a trip and after my truck was sitting for 4 days took it on a ride on the highway about 10 miles and on the way up there i had a bad pulsation that came and lasted like 15 seconds and then went away . i got nervous and decided to take the back roads home and when i was about a mile away i could smell something burning . i get home and my whole drivers side front tire was smoking and so hot to the touch i burnt my hand on the rim ..... just jacked the truck up today and when spinning the wheel feels likes the inner bearing is gone ... grinds when spinning like metal on metal sound and the truck just had a break job done like 6k ago .... checked the other side and same thing but not as bad ..... looks like i will being doing both this weekend..... womp womp.........

[@richarddowner4292]

I 100% agree!!!!

[@maxmo858]

jealous nothing else

[@ellikarlsson2101]

If you guys are not posted this video, I would not have been able to do my wheel bearings tonight. Total lifesaver made it so simple and understandable

[@davidvanoordt5079]

He is my #1resource for Ford information I love this guy's work ethic and accuracy he is very caring of the work he performs shows you any short cuts that save time

[@jamescrow1252]

I just finished changing out the wheel bearing myself for the first time on my 2013 f150. I had no trouble at all thanks to your instruction. thank you!

[@joehalliday4989]

Because of Brian and his KZbin channel I have been able to fix a numerous Ford F-150 and Expedition and Lincoln Navigators that I own because of him the timing phaser job is not hard at all follow his step by step for Park program and you got it whipped 180000 on 1 and still going all I did was timing components once again Brian you're the best we appreciate you down here in Florida

[@islandtime1402]

I don't feel so bad now when I end up with "spare parts" when I replace something. It's good to know that even a professional can sometimes forget. Love your videos Brian! I'm changing out my hub on my Expedition and your video gives me confidence that its a job I can handle.

[@bev8200]

I just want you to know your videos have helped my family immensely

[@nicholasrolla2937]

Been a mechanic for 20 years and just have never beem that thorough-well done.

[@brentbradley6711]

He is in the video only......I bet

[@timing-and-chance]

I watch 5 different videos on this and you're the only one who greased it before install

[@lukeoneill3136]

Awesome video man. I replaced my hub/wheel bearing on my 2006 Ford Expedition with the help of this video. I could not have done it without your help. Side note, with a Expedition the outer tie rod end doesn't come off just by loosening the nut. It has a hex lock nut on there so I panicked for a minute until I found another video of yours explaining how to remove (thank you again!!). Also, my brake caliper has a clip in it so it is not easily compressed. The clip has to be taken off and then the caliper can be compressed and then you have to take off the caliper holding bracket (not sure if that's the correct name), then the rotor can come off. Just to note some of the differences between Expedition and F150. I appreciate all your help and subscribed! "Somethin' like that"

[@theintrovertbarber]

Luke can you post those videos here. I have a 2006 as well and im getting ready to try to tackle this job. Thanks. oh also did you have to tighten them back to all those same torque specs?

[@dirtlifemagazine]

Exactly what I was looking for, thank you. My 2007 F150 sits on 37's, so it's time to replace the hubs. Crazy how much rust you had to deal with. I live in the desert so it's something we fortunately don't have to worry about as much.

[@tonychavez2083]

Ford did a good job with making this a simple procedure..

[@karlh6663]

Great mechanic, he explains things easy enough for anyone to understand. I love his videos.

[@davecarder7070]

Tony Chavez they had too! You have to do it every 30,000 miles!!!!😡😡😡

[@reallyhappenings5597]

It is a simple procedure.

[@detomasopantera1966]

Ford did a great job huh? Ok now try to change the spark plugs on that 5.4....let me know😂😂😂

[@kevingarnett1262]

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[@jwboilermaker]

That hub came off super easy! I hope when I have to do mine on my 1500 Ram they come off like that!

[@nestr2007]

Dude the amount of detail and cleanliness is top notch!!! Thank you so much for this

[@BIOIV]

I just replaced my 2008 F150 Drivers front bearing...the job...WENT LIKE BUTTER!!!!!..... Thanks to your video!!!!

[@dewrus2153]

Just wanted to let everyone know that the bearing listed at the Amazon link fits F-150's made after 11/28/2004 (so a 2005 model made in late 2004 would fit). If you have a 2004 or 2005 model made before 11/28/2004, you will need Moog part number MOOG-515046 instead. I'm not sure what the difference is (they look the same in the pictures) but there are different part numbers for before and after the date mentioned. I am so glad to have found this video...I have a bearing on order and will replace it this weekend. I have an early 2004 model so I need the 515046 bearing. Thanks FordTechMakuloco for all of your detailed videos!!

[@noahjfoote1]

I wish there was good mechanics like you everywhere thanks

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Wow thanks, I try to not fail people.

[@jerryfrederick6610]

Thank you once again. You are the man Brian. I wear my BSG / Ford Tech Makuloco tee shirt with pride.

[@fredb.8383]

Changed both front hubs no problems didn’t even have to use air impact. 2010 F 150 4/4 XLT 4.6 liter 3V. Thanks for the video

[@freespeachrulez]

I like how he explains socket sizes, tips like removing the tie rod, and cleaning rust off the mating surface. And the adding grease.

[@morganhillier8133]

Do you know what kind of grease?

[@eegg6954]

@@morganhillier8133 Regular wheel bearing grease.

[@infotechsailor]

Can tell this is one if your older videos. Your quality is way better in your videos now but still a cool topic . Also you look younger, amazing what 5 years will do to a guy lol.

[@GSXS1000PARider]

Just did this to my 2014 f 150. Video was a life saver.

[@stevehei8035]

Just replaced the drivers front on my Wife’s 2012 Expedition which threw a wheel sensor /ABS code and the bearing was junk after 170k miles. Great video as always!

[@joser2011a]

got say thanks Mr Makuloco, I been learning a lot from your videos, you are my tech now. blessings

[@billmelater9327]

Make you loco

[@dennychaney702]

Yeah man thanks to you for your videos, especially on the 5.4 3V engines. Your videos have helped me through my cam phasers and timing chains. I’ve also done coils and plugs on my f150, I couldn’t have done it without the help. Thanks for the help

[@pkvillager]

Thanks for the video! I cant believe how easy this wheel bearing replacement was! Just like the video the assembly was removed by hand with no hammering, prying or my normal knocking out a stud and using a nut and bolt to pull it out.

[@donnellcannon9745]

How can you thumbs down a PROFESSIONAL Ford tech? Who does that? Great video...

[@nickcalderone75]

Great video! Very clear and easy to follow. Ordered mine online and replaced them last night (rotors and brakes too!) with the help of this video. You saved me a lot of $$$ by doing it myself. Thank you for taking the time to make this video! VERY helpful.

[@donniehopkins8439]

Very informative, well done. At certain times disconnecting the electrical connections are a nightmare when not shown in the videos. It would be very educational to do a video on connectors.

[@timhadlock9259]

Wow, one more video to save in my Ford youtube folder. Mr. FordTechmakuloco, you are an excellent teacher. Thank you for making all these great videos!

[@jerryfrederick6610]

Doing my hub bearing today. Thanks again Brian. I'd buy you a beer if I could. I did buy a tee shirt though.

[@eddyoddrod]

Thanks for the video and the torque specs. It sure makes the job a lot easier to review the process before doing the work. Thanks again.

[@johncramer99]

Wonder when he realized the shield was not reinstalled. Didnt see it at the end of the video. Love your vids. Helps out a lot with working on my cars.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

I noticed before I let the vehicle down from the lift, that is why I put the parts I removed neatly to the side so I can look around and check before the vehicle leaves.

[@502Chevy]

Another fine video for all of us Ford fanatics. Hope you'll be doing a coolant flush instructional on an Ecoboost F150 as my baby is coming up on that pretty soon. One of the best channels on youtube IMHO.

[@jphendrickson]

what spindle/bearing grease are you using?

[@keithm5229]

Awesome video. I'm about to change the bearings on my 05 Expedition and you just made it look extremely easy. Thanks again.

[@AnAZPatriot]

So my ABS/traction control faulted on my 2009 F150 platinum w 250k a couple months ago. Was doing research, dreading having to pull out the brake ECM and do the whole solder job that was most likely the culprit, so i kept procrastinating.. Then I pulled out my drive 3 days ago and a bad intermittent grind started coming from front right. Turned around immediately and drove the 300ft back into my drive. Jacked up, yep vertical and horizontal movement like crazy with the hub, bad wheel bearing. Bought the part, 2WD model so no axle or need to remove a ball joint. Couple whacks came right out. Once back together, also cleared the ABS/traction control fault. Interesting that ABS warned me before the noise did. $238 fix. I'll replace the other side next weekend just in case. If one side went bad, other side probably not far behind. Thank you for the how-to videos!

[@gregoryjohnson4319]

Local tire shop wants to charge me 1000 bucks to do both sides. You just saved me a ton of money...

[@johnstewart5480]

Solid demo and good info, Makuloco! I love seeing the die grinder used. Sign of a professional technician. Don't think I saw the backing plate replaced though before the rotor and caliper assembly got put on and buttoned up... Likely edited out b/c it's assumed. How many enthusiasts and certified techs alike, have had to go back and undo your hard work just to replace something overlooked or forgotten? I know it's happened to me! Be that guy who actually goes back and puts it on rather than leaving it off! The guy who says, "it's fine" - I don't want that guy near me. Makes us all look bad!

[@stuka1923]

I am preparing to do bearing replacement on my 05 expedition, thanks to this video i will only spend 200 tops. Good work buddy !

[@kubeanie18]

did this job today 2011 f150 5.0 ( with a veteran ford tech) no tie rods disconnected or ball joints.. easy with a electric impact with flex socket simple job. EDIT abs sensor should be vertical facing straight up.. Per Ford ( always replace the axle nut do not reuse) EDIT 2 were is the brake dust shield

[@xXxFLYMODE69xXx]

This guy is the best ford tech in the world

[@jamespettway1771]

I know this is an old video but thank you. Very detailed. Step by step. Changing bearings in an 06 F150 4wd for a friend tomorrow

[@Ohio_Greg]

I'm taking it my Expedition in for service... I expect exactly this. I will be showing the Ford Tech this video. This is the standard. This guy super pro. Wish he was in Cincinnati.

[@spideyshortsvids]

if even you can forget to put the dust shield cover, then i feel better now 😂 amazing videos, really well done, thanks, i own my ford fx4 since 2007 bough it on the dealer and really needed a channel like this. From Venezuela thank you.

[@TheMarpalm]

Just finished the job. Huge help. Done and tested sat!

[@michaelswartzjr172]

Bro thank you for making this video. I watched your video and I replaced the bearing and wheel assembly on my f150 with no problems following your guidance. Thank you again your awesome

[@michaelsa892]

I hate when I do a job look over and see a part that I missed and I have to take a bunch of stuff apart to put it in.

[@maxcreel7544]

I have a 2012 F150 FX2, 5.0 RWD. The part is different in the since that the axle nut is totally sealed. Great video. I saved a bunch of $$$.

[@jamesranger6283]

Thank you for all these videos. It has saved me hundreds if dollars over and over again.

[@Getterdone-bj7uh]

Love the music in the back ground

[@larryp4995]

FORD.... VERY VERY well explained and professionally done. KEEP UP THE WORK . I JUST REPLACED MY BEARING ON MY TRUCK EVERYTHING WENT EXCELLENT

[@Shreddinstan]

Man life would be alot easier with a lift like that! Im on my fourth wheel hub assembly in one year now! Make sure you do all four at once (common sense witch i didnt have) and it will save you the headache over time.

[@izzylopez5571]

Thanks for taking your time and making this great video!

[@STUNTERSIX]

this truly helped me so much. thank you for making and posting this video. I wanted to let you know you made a difference. thank you.

[@erichaun4529]

Wish they all went that easy. It's amazing how hard one of these can be to get off sometimes with nothing holding it on but rust.

[@jaybrown4857]

Thank you for ur clear instructions and no nonsense Keep it up.

[@blakins044]

Wow this saved me money. Made my job very quick. Thank you

[@JohnnyFaber]

Excellent video. Love the callouts of the specific tools required.

[@randyduby1267]

Great video, well done, professional tech. He just forgot the dust shield.

[@rkramer5629]

Started out with a routine brake pad change. Barely got started when I noticed one of the saddle pins (that the calipers ride on) was seized up. Then noticed the outer tie rod end was junk. Started putting it all back together when I noticed the wheel still had a wobble to it. Guess this wheel bearing is next on the to-do list. Let’s how much deeper this rabbit hole gets...lol

[@BlakesCars2]

Shop wanted $500 to do this on my truck. I just did it for $90 and a quick hour. Thanks for the video!

[@Confidential_Champ]

Great video. Excellent way to show people real service and not some asshole in his garage cutting corners

[@joew9572]

Great video! I have a 2006 expedition, the check advancetrac light came on and abs light. So I lifted her up to check the hubs and I have a bad hub passenger side. Could this be why the check advancetrac light came on?

[@mjfisher02]

Love all your videos. I myself am looking into becoming a tech. Probably a stupid question but does it matter the color of the grease? Just want to make sure I get the right stuff and the people at the big box stores are as smart as my door knobs.

[@That_Cutay]

Awesome video, 👍. Now, only had I have the ability to diagnose issues, I'd figure the issues out properly and orderly. Thought it was only the brakes were causing the rumble and grinding but nope, also is the bearing.

[@GuiltyPleasures]

Doing this is a great time to go ahead and check your break pads / calipers, rotors, and tie rods / rod ends. I mean, you may as well while you've got everything off. Also, go ahead and check your ball joints and any bushings (like on your sway bar). Lots of wear items back behind the wheel that you're going to already be removing. If any are going or gone, now is the time to go ahead and replace them, too. Won't add much time to the total repair.

[@Star-xq4tp]

Love your videos man. Helped me out a ton. Keep up the good work !!

[@guitarplayer1434]

are there torque specs for the TIE Rod?

[@KaniksuWildlifePhotography]

Is the rear wheel bearing the same process as what you have done here for the front? Thanks again for several awesome videos.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

No it is totally different.

[@Razor5624]

Great video! I was able to change mine out myself saving me money and downtime on my truck. Well done and thanks!

[@redtailhawk289]

I wish you would do a video changing the bearing in a 2 wd hub ? Good job on this one.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

On the early models it was part of the rotor and later they started using a regular hub and bearing just like this.

[@russwilkerson2741]

Thanks man. Perfect timing im getting a vibration and noise at between 45 & 55 and I think this is the culprit if its not the brake caliper hanging up. As usual nice video

[@nickcox8958]

Hey Brian, I have a 2005 f150 with a 2.5 inch leveling kit. I have a popping noise coming from the drivers front side only on takeoff from a stop and occasionally on the shift from 1st to second. I just replaced my actuators with motorcraft actuators thinking they weren’t free wheeling all the way on takeoff. This popping noise doesn’t happen all the time but is more prevalent on hills and can happy anywhere from once to 4 or 5 times. I would appreciate your feedback on this issue so I don’t keep dumping money into my front end. Thanks I really appreciate the money your videos save me!

[@cvz8849]

Breautiful demonstration! So clear, thank you

[@getch222]

What brand/model of grease do you recommend for packing the bearing with

[@FordTechMakuloco]

I only use this grease for packing bearings- amzn.to/2SKQGj0

[@darenb2111]

Great job, very professionally done!

[@mechanicauto9704]

make every easy and i really like the way he show u how take off

[@greggagnon6173]

I wish you had shown that the play in the wheel was gone after the new install. Just as confirmation that your repair was successful. Regardless it was a good video, and you make it look pretty easy.

[@Josh-oe4ex]

Would really like to see a REAR hub/bearing replacement for a gen 2 expedition(2004 specifically). I have to do this next week. Looks pretty easy but the axle nut size is a complete mystery..... why they don't list it in any manual is beyond me. Guessing a deep well 35 or 36mm. In too deep to get my caliper on it to measure though.

[@alchymista2]

this doesn't look too difficult, but is this RWD or 4WD? I was told that 4WD have the bearing more complex. In any case THANK YOU so much for all these videos!

[@chrispappas6188]

I have a 2010 f150 5.4l what front wheel bearing do I need.Some show a tone ring and some don't and both have abs

[@DeTar62]

I use anti-seize lube in between the rotor and hub that way you never need to pound it off after a few winters if you need access.

[@shinguon]

Thanks for showing us how to do that work

[@bradshearrer1248]

On the tie rod end that is mounted to the knuckle, does it face with the threads going up or down? I keep seeing with the threads pointing up or but your video showed differently… need help please! Thank you!

[@freddiesandoval5213]

Great Video. Very well detailed and easy to follow. What aftermarket parts/vendors would you recommend.