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huffy47
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Apr 13, 2011, 7:40 AM

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I have a 2002 Ford Windstar that I believe needs a front wheel bearing. My question what is the best way to check and just how hard is it to install a new one? I have a good garage and a good collection of tools so I just need to no how hard it is and do I need to have any special tools. I have never done any work on front wheel drive vehicles other than brakes that's why I am a little lost. Any info will be appreciated thank you for your time Huffy47

Tom Greenleaf
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Apr 13, 2011, 7:58 AM

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Probable replacement is take caliper and bracket off. Perhaps 4 bolts behind. Powerful air tools help for axle nut with any cotter pin if used removed. If just sticky nut on purpose a new nut is suggested.

Should pull off and you should feel the flaw in your hands vs a new one.

most wheel bearings of the sort will get quieter or louder as you shift loads by steering while going along,

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techforfree
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Apr 13, 2011, 9:32 AM

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I beleave the bearing is serviced as a hub assy on the windstar but i'm thinking you can't get to the 3 bolts holding it in unless you remove the drive axle which also requires you to remove the tie rod end as well as slitting the lower ball joint...good luck

Tom Greenleaf
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Apr 13, 2011, 9:59 AM

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Yes - hub assy with the studs. Looks like this.............

Never say never but I've been able to remove the back bolts without any other antics but there's always some exception. I don't think you have to remove the drive axle, split ball joint, tie rod end - shaft is splined and shouldn't need come out - back bolt off it should just slide off. Likely to use thread locker so they won't just spin off on their own so easy,

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