Do I need a press to change a wheel bearing?

To remove the inner wheel bearing, you first need to pry the seal out of the back of the hub. You’re replacing it, so don’t worry about destroying it. You should be able to see the smaller outer bearing race pressed into the front of the hub, and the larger inner race pressed into the back.

What year is a mark 7 Ford Transit?

SPECIFICATIONS MODEL FORD TRANSIT MK7 OF TRANSIT CENTER Ford Transit MK7 debuted in 2006, with the completion of production of the MK6. The new model is a completely new approach to Ford vehicles.

What happens if a wheel bearing is put in backwards?

You put the bearing in backwards. It can be installed either way, however there is only one correct way. There is a magnetic pickup inside of the bearing only on one side. It will set wheel speed sensor faults because the sensor cannot pick up the trigger wheel due to it being in backwards.

What happens if you install a wheel bearing backwards?

Inside the bearing, there is a toothed metal ring. If you install the bearing backwards with the seal encoder away from the sensor, the sensor will not be able to measure wheel speed. Once it’s installed incorrectly, you can’t just take the bearing out and reverse the orientation.

How do you tighten a wheel bearing on a car?

Install the bearing in the correct way and press onto the drive flange, applying the pressure to the inner race. Clean the contact surface of the hub and brake disc and refit the disc to the hub, tightening them evenly and sequentially to the manufacturer’s tightening torque of 53Nm.

Can you replace the front wheel bearing on a 2006+?

With over 800,000 vehicles on UK roads today, this article from FAG – a brand of Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket – focuses on front LH wheel bearing replacement on the 2006+ model. Front wheel bearing replacement on this model can prove tricky and we know of many independent garages who have been struggling with this particular application.

When did the Ford Transit first come out in the UK?

Win! First introduced into the UK in 1965, the Ford Transit is now into its fifth generation. With over 800,000 vehicles on UK roads today, this article from FAG – a brand of Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket – focuses on front LH wheel bearing replacement on the 2006+ model.

How to tighten a wheel hub nut?

Tighten the hub nut in two stages: the first stage is 250Nm, and then rotate the wheel hub by five turns. The second stage is 500Nm, then rotate the wheel hub by five turns. Refit the new castellated cap and split pin.