How to Replace Front Hub Bearing and Knuckle Assembly 05-12 Ford Escape

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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace a worn out, vibrating or groaning wheel bearing hub and steering knuckle assembly. This video is applicable to 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12 Ford Escape
This repair was done on a 2012 Ford Escape XLT 3.0L and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2008 Ford Escape
2009 Ford Escape
2010 Ford Escape
2011 Ford Escape
2012 Ford Escape
🔧 List of tools used:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver 1aau.to/oagr/1AXAA00013
• Pry Bar 1aau.to/ot3/1AXAA00020
• 10mm Socket 1aau.to/o63/1AXAA00017
• 18mm Socket
• 19mm Socket
• 8mm Socket 1aau.to/o63/1AXAA00017
• Ball Joint Press
• Brake Caliper Compressor Tool. Single Piston. Screw Style.
• Brake Caliper Hanger 1aau.to/odT/1AXAA00439
• Pickle Fork
• Channel-Lock Pliers 1aau.to/oeE/1AXAA00139
• Side Cutters
• Snap Ring Pliers
• 1-1/2 Inch Socket
• 1/2 Inch Breaker Bar 1aau.to/oh9/1AXAA00078
• Ratchet 1aau.to/oanY/1AXAA00016
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oPp/1AXAA00044
• Brake Parts Cleaner
• Bungee Cord
• Cloth Rags 1aau.to/ons/1AXSS00035
• Rust Penetrant
• Sandpaper
• 7mm Allen Wrench
• Center Punch 1aau.to/ofj/1AXAA00055
• File
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/oxu/1AXAA00068
• Hammer
• Jack Stands 1aau.to/ovG/1AXAA00065
• Pick 1aau.to/oqY/1AXAA00037
• Wire Brush 1aau.to/oif/1AXAA00079
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[@francoisdubois80]

I'm a bit of a gorilla ... I've ruined bearings trying to press them back into the knuckle. This is a fantastic option to replace the entire assembly. In fact, I have a front wheel bearing going on my Ford Edge, and after seeing this video, I ordered the replacement assembly and will be doing this repair later today.

[@kameeleon32]

A MILLION thanks for this video!! The whole thing helped me out Immensely! But I have to add, I was able to do this entire job without needing to disconnect the caliper at all. I unbolted the caliper and rotor away from the knuckle, and removed both pieces still in tact, tied together by an old wire hanger. Made the job much easier. This method was made necessary due to the fact that in several of the videos I've watched, the size of the allen hex socket needed to take out the caliper pins in Several videos I've watched were WRONG! Not 7mm, not 8mm, not 9mm. I have no idea what the actual size is, but I bought all 3 and none of them worked. Thank goodness for thinking outside the box!

[@anthonymoore8480]

Excellent job!!! You made it easy to follow the process of removal and installation, with additional hints on cleaning the parts.

[@BrendonGS]

Thanks for all of the excellent videos

[@mastakush4272]

That caliper hanger is probably the only good part they sell!! 😂 😂 no joke tho!!

[@mastakush4272]

One quick jump cut and we got it, that was easy! 👍 😂

[@eternity6124]

Very cool man thanks for this video

[@backroadadventures]

Informative video, thanks. How much time (range) would it take to complete both sides?

[@dw1284]

If you take out the axle shaft first it makes it easier to get in there to remove ball joint by using a hammer and chisel you can pry open and pop it right out. No need to destroy ball joint with pickel fork or need for other tool.

[@mufuliramark]

Good job...... but we did see you leave a fingerprint of grease on the first brake pad

[@1AAuto]

+mufuliramark Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team.

[@docteurdre8450]

What is exactly the size of axel bolt nut. Nice video at the same time.

[@bee2333]

You have any videos for a 2012 accord knuckle? Cant find torque specs for ball joints or axle nut

[@josephnoska3185]

Would you happen to know the part number for a 2020 Ford escape driver side knuckle and hub?

[@lacedlove]

Hi so you have to buy the knuckle separate?

[@vishalvermaup55]

When knuckle is damaged what type of effect is applied on vehicles...

[@ClaytonGuy-ym6ub]

Do you have to remove knuckle on The 2013 Ford Escape in order to put new tire studs in. There are no bolts on back of hub to take out . My tire studs sheared off . Drs side . I’m to the point of taking of knuckle and replacing the entire suspension. The hub is stuck.

[@adamfoster4809]

How do you replace the lock coil ignition coil on a 1990 Chevy 2500

[@Sporttster]

Wondering why the knuckle needed replaced to begin with?? Mine is pretty rusty and I'm considering doing it. Also, this would be a great time to replace the struts if needed.

[@dplorbl]

Replace hub/bearing/knuckle assembly as one means no press time

[@rebeccahann3170]

I bought from 1A Auto 2 steering knuckle assembly for my 2004 Lexus RX 330. Do you have any video on replacing steering knuckle on RX 330. I watched your video on Ford but, it is really very different. I think you have my email. Thanks, Rebecca

[@Hen993]

Mazda tribute is the same but the caliper allen is ALOT bigger

[@questionreality6003]

breaker bar connotes breaking bolts free but also may break the bolt , i'd pen oil these points over night if possib.; maybe then try impact wrench , or hammer wrench ---- and tap hammer first . ( LONG job to drill out anything )

[@1AAuto]

+Question Reality Thanks for the feedback!

[@jonathancouch7349]

Got grease on the new brake pad and didn't clean it off

[@chrisbennett6028]

Why is there not a 2014 on your website for sale?

[@1AAuto]

+Chris Bennett Are you looking for the front wheel hubs/bearings for a 2014 Escape or Tribute?

[@chrisbennett6028]

@@1AAuto 2014 Escape. FWD.

[@chrisbennett6028]

@@1AAuto I guess you guys don't carry anything 2014

[@boostpack609]

I’m gonna call bs that those lugs were actually a 19 and not a 19.5 or 20 but overall great vid

[@xXwashedupemoXx]

I just did this with the same part using this video guide. After install about 3 minutes into test drive all abs and traction control lights came on. Any ideas?

[@klcarsonpropertmanagementl2635]

I know this is like 9 months later. But when he's removing the sensor do you see the ring with like gear teeth? That needs replaced. The break pretty easy.

[@jaysoncolbert6187]

The hole where my tie rod goes in has some scuffs on the inside and it's preventing my tie rod from fully going into the hole. I can see where there is a bit of metal scratched and the tie rod stud gets caught on it. Any suggestions? Could I sand or maybe file it down? I really don't want to get a whole new steering knuckle just because of this

[@Anthony_in_Bloomington_Indiana]

Monday, August 15, 2022 It is 11 months later. Hopefully you found an easy method to fix your problem. I would use a round, hand file. You could just file the extra bit of metal down. You can buy a round file at any hardware store for around $5 to $10. I would not use a rotary file in a drill, because the rotary file is spinning so fast, I could easy make the hole too large.

[@bryanaker4338]

What a junk front end.