Ford Focus Front Hub / Wheel Bearing Replacement (other vehicles too) 2000

Ford Focus Front Hub / Wheel Bearing Replacement (other vehicles too) 2000 - 2011

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This DIY provides the basic procedure in replacing the Front Hub and Wheel Bearing in a 2000 - 2011 Ford Focus without removing the Steering Knuckle and without using a standing Hydraulic Press Machine. The bearing in the Focus is press fitted into the Steering Knuckle and the Wheel Hub press fitted into the Inner Race of the Wheel Bearing.
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@hardlymovingpro 4 жыл бұрын

If interested, made another wheel bearing replacement video performed on a Ford Fusion: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e8eghbx0ksy3aJs.html

@snewcomer6831 3 жыл бұрын

So I finished this jo be and now my ABS brake and traction control light are on, and the car reads C1233 and C1234 the front wheel speed sensor inputs are missing? I defienitly put the abs sensors back in? Any input?

@hardlymovingpro 3 жыл бұрын

Could be a internal brake in the wires

@jeremyshawley5119 4 жыл бұрын

You absolutely saved my life you're the only one with a good video that shows you how to get to bearing out and in keep making videos and I'll keep watching

@hardlymovingpro 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment and support! We'll keep making videos worthwhile watching!

@MattNyrhinen 2 жыл бұрын

This helped more than any other forum and video. Thank you

@hardlymovingpro 2 жыл бұрын

You bet!

@zigman1976 2 жыл бұрын

FYI you can buy the whole steering knuckle with the bearing and hub already installed. High end like MOOG will be like $300 per side and lower priced loaded knuckles should be about $150 per side.

@hardlymovingpro 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. That's an alternative that auto parts supplies are now giving.

@craigsmithx 4 жыл бұрын

Extremely thorough and helpful video, thank you.

@hardlymovingpro 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it and thanks for your comment! Please subscribe to support our channel and to get updates on new videos!

@SHAWN-EVILSINS 5 жыл бұрын

Best video on KZfaq on replacing a wheel bearing awesome!👍👍

@hardlymovingpro 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks ... appreciate your comment!

@reesmaan8650 4 жыл бұрын

Dude your the best quick simple straight to the point.

@hardlymovingpro 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks ... we do try to keep it short, simple and to the point. Don't want to waste your time. To support our channel, give us a thumbs up and to get notifications of new videos, please subscribe.

@knockywigglesworth1909 8 ай бұрын

Rent the hub tamer tool from parts store! Just need a magic trick to remove snap ring on rust belt car!😅 Smart & helpful video! Like your thinking!!

@hardlymovingpro 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for your critique!

@bearwinky 5 жыл бұрын

I agree with mike winter good job on this video thanks easy to understand. Was able to show my wife what needed to be done on our car

@hardlymovingpro 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your post and your support!

@knockywigglesworth1909 4 ай бұрын

Smart procedure without a press. Thanks

@hardlymovingpro 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Here's a hybrid tool kit I made not needing a impact gun: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z7-Irc-o1afGlIU.html

@neilbuehner1239 3 жыл бұрын

amazing video..straight forward and to the point

@hardlymovingpro 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful!

@joyfuljeff9128 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video I like how you showed it was compressed is other videos did not. Thanks ✝️

@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@blackmafia142 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent....your video was amazing bro 😎 step by step

@hardlymovingpro 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ... glad you found it useful!

@DIYVariety 2 жыл бұрын

Great job i enjoyed it alot, looking forward to your next one.

@hardlymovingpro 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@CurlyGurley 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. I just got a set of tools from Harbor freight called a MADDOX 21 piece wheel bearing adaptor kit to do the job. Looks alot like what you were using cost $120. I am almost there and struggling with the ball joint and saw your video and like your method better. Thanks for such good instructions i'b 67 years old and you CAN teach and old dog new tricks.

@hardlymovingpro 5 жыл бұрын

Hey good for you Jon! Just a word of advice ... use a powered impact tool for pressing in and out the bearings. Doing it with manual tools is tough.

@larryfine4498 5 жыл бұрын

How'd the kit work out? I have a bearing job coming up and may visit HF.

@darrylcouser4534 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for giving me the greatest child I could ever have, " THANK YOU VERY MUCH " 😊

@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын

No problem 😊

@RYANSCHULTE98 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Buddy! I'm about to do a 2012 focus hub, bearing and CV AXLE. I smacked the driver side a few months ago and the car shakes at 55 thru 70 (CV AXLE?) I figure it wouldn't hurt to replace hub and bearing also, all that vibration is not good! Again, thanks for filling in alot of the gaps others left out. Especially the bearing remove and replace!

@hardlymovingpro 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and good luck with the repair! Here's another link to a video where the bearing / hub repair procedure is similar: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e8eghbx0ksy3aJs.html

@AndRey-rj4db 4 жыл бұрын

U make it look so easy

@hardlymovingpro 4 жыл бұрын

If you've done as many times that I have, it does (most of the time) getseasier. The key to getting out and pressing in bearings is a high torque impact gun like the Milwaukee I used.

@BenSpoolin 5 жыл бұрын

Great video man

@hardlymovingpro 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment and your support!

@SrColon309 Жыл бұрын

excellent 👌 work friend

@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@4loboazul Жыл бұрын

Este video me ayudó mucho.

@gigglesanns 5 жыл бұрын

very helpful Thanks

@hardlymovingpro 5 жыл бұрын

No problem.

@TheTruth27536 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO MUCH for this video. I had new bearings installed and I really think the shop I paid for the install messed up my passengers side bearing. It prematurely went bad. I will be replacing both myself with Timken bearings as soon as time permits.

@hardlymovingpro 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment and sorry to learn about your bad bearing installation experience. I have a link to another bearing replacement job at the 6:21 minute mark in this video if you're interested.

@mikewinter8719 6 жыл бұрын

Watched many videos of this process on you tube, this by far is the best and most simple to understand. Thank you. I have just purchased a new NS Front bearing and hub for my Ford Focus C-max 2005 but the Bearing already comes attached to the hub? Is this Standard? I assume i need to remove the bearing from the new hub first so i can then fit the bearing and then hub into the old knuckle?

@hardlymovingpro 6 жыл бұрын

Mike, Thanks for your positive comment. You probably have a version of the Focus where the bearing is not pressed into the steering knuckle ... that is, the hub and bearing is bolted to the knuckle. From a maintenance perspective, these are easier to replace. See my video below on an example on how to replace it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eN12mMWcqr67lHk.html

@mikewinter8719 6 жыл бұрын

Great, Thanks for the response, i took a look at your video but it wasn't quite the same as my car. This video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iNGSitOKyqjPgac.html shows exactly what i have been delivered and almost identical Hub/Bearing & Knuckle. He seems to press the entire bearing and hub into the knuckle all at once, are you familiar with this method?

@hardlymovingpro 6 жыл бұрын

Saw the video. Yes, different design...maybe European. On most FWD with a snap ring, you can't remove the bearing from the other side of the snap ring because there's a lip on the steering knuckle to prevent the bearing from coming out. This guy took the entire knuckle off with the wheel hub attached and then pressed both the bearing and hub out together. Also, the end of the CV axle wasn't threaded ... that the axle was joined with the wheel hub via a bolt, not a nut.

@theeddies 5 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for the video. I just did a similar video on a Lexus but used a press. I plan to buy a puller for the other side. I am curious which model gun is your Milwaukee? It seemed to have plenty of power to pull those bearings. I plan to buy one and want to make sure I get one with enough force to do this job in future. Thanks again, exactly what I was looking for.

@hardlymovingpro 5 жыл бұрын

It was my first Milwaukee tool that I bought over 6 years ago. Wearing out ... doesn't have the same amount of torque when new but got my money's worth out of it. Think it's the M18 2663-20 model. Recently purchased a replacement that produces over 1,400 lbs of torque and is brushless. It's the M18 Fuel 2767-20 (it's heavy and a bit bulky) and it will take off ANY nut or bolt! If you're not careful, they will shear off bolts in a matter of seconds. These are not cheap tools but you can abuse the heck out of them. I bought it for offsite work with no a/c outlet ... like going to the salvage yard to get parts. As I said, they're not cheap. Here's a nice example of a starter kit for sale on Amazon... check out the customer comments/review:amzn.to/2TnAiVJ

@theeddies 5 жыл бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro Hey thanks for the response. I was thinking of going with the mid torque (600 ft/lbs) 1/2' version as it is a bit smaller/lighter. It has a bit more torque than your original gun, so I am thinking it should turn those double bearings out and remove the 200 lb axle nut as well, like yours did. The high torque seems a bit much for my use, most of my work is with old motorcycles so I want to get something that is more versatile and smaller. If I decide to order through Amazon I will use your link to go there, that way you still get the referral fee, I am an Ama associate as well so I know how it works. Have you tried the mid torque? Best! Eddie

@Steve0885 Жыл бұрын

Last step... always torque the axle nut with a torque wrench

@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@seraphicrecon Ай бұрын

Slide hammer press, you can buy the whole assembly have it replaced in minutes....

@hardlymovingpro Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@bulbin 4 жыл бұрын

Do you need to do a wheel alignment after removing the knuckle from the strut? I'm about to replace the whole knuckle and from what I can tell a alignment is needed after that.

@hardlymovingpro 4 жыл бұрын

Good question. It depends on the vehicle and how tight the knuckle is fitted with the strut. On Toyota's, the steering wheel stays centered with the road regardless of a strut disconnect.

@bulbin 4 жыл бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro I have a 2007 Ford Focus MK2 if that helps to give an answer. :)

@piecetoyou8285 Жыл бұрын

Does this have a magnetic ring , wont the car have an issue if i don`t know how to pair it to the cars computer, I have a ford focus 5 door hatch, 1.6 tdci 2011 that needs a replacement on the drivers front side

@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын

No magnetic ring for this car from my recollection.

@udokafestus5433 4 жыл бұрын

Please can you list me the tools you used to fix this wheel bearing. Thanks

@hardlymovingpro 4 жыл бұрын

It's all in the "Show More" section within this video's title.

@shellysdopevids6988 2 жыл бұрын

How do you get so lucky that the hub just falls out? both of mine seized to the axle and I’m having a hard time pulling them even with the slide hammer. It gets to the point my hand starts to hurt.

@hardlymovingpro 2 жыл бұрын

The bearings were completely shot.

@scottsanders7546 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the adapter you used for both sides of the hub when pressing the bearing out. Awesome video for sure.

@hardlymovingpro 4 жыл бұрын

I provided a link to the adapter in the "Show More" area of this video.

@stevenmcc2119 4 жыл бұрын

Harbor freight or amazon

@EJ-497 3 жыл бұрын

A quick question, I have a 2018 Focus ST, if I were to remove the hub with a slide hammer, do I have to replace anything? Or would I be able to put it back on? I say that because I want to replace my wheel bolts and anyone who's attempted the task on newer focus' have all had to do some risky shit to get it to work and I'm trying to find a safer way to do it without paying a shit load of money for a shop to do it.

@hardlymovingpro 3 жыл бұрын

IMHO it's more convenient to get a new bearing and hub kit. You're not saving a lot of $$$'s by trying to reuse a possible worn hub.

@EJ-497 3 жыл бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro Thank you for the response. I'm able to find REAR hub kits, but I can't seem to find any fronts, what am I looking for specifically for the fronts that is different?

@sulaimanokhade7825 5 жыл бұрын

I really wish you mentioned the tool sizes. Very important

@hardlymovingpro 5 жыл бұрын

Video should be used as a visual guide to be used in conjunction with a vehicle specific repair manual.

@porkchop10 3 жыл бұрын

Love watching these, but I'll be lazy and just pay the $150 for the whole knuckle on mine lol

@hardlymovingpro 3 жыл бұрын

Understand.

5 жыл бұрын

no abs sensor?

@hardlymovingpro 5 жыл бұрын

Nope ... not on this car ... but if it did have, just disconnect it.

@Havocme7 5 жыл бұрын

I was trying to do the lower ball joint on my wife's 2005 Ford Focus. After a while of my amateur work on it, I think I need to pull the knuckle off to get better access to the lower control arm. Is the knuckle able to be removed without disrupting the bearings? If so, how would I remove the center nut without an impact gun and without putting the wheel back on, as that is no longer feasible due to the lower ball joint and tie rod being detached from the knuckle already.

@hardlymovingpro 5 жыл бұрын

From my recollection the lower ball joint is riveted to the control arm so I would replace the control arm with the ball joint as one unit. The ball joint stud is bolted to the steering knuckle. Remove the bolt and then use a punch and hammer and separate from the control arm. You don't need to remove the knuckle.

@Havocme7 5 жыл бұрын

The lower ball joint has been detached from the knuckle, the knuckle is just in the way of drilling out the rivets and working on the some more. There is a $125.00 price difference between a ball joint and the whole control arm out here, so I was trying to save some money. The control arm wants to stay raised up, even though its only attached by the bushings(?) at the "base of the triangle" portion of the arm. Removing the knuckle will allow more access to the rivets and possibly increase my success in working on them, but if removing the knuckle will displace the bearings, I want no part in that.

@hardlymovingpro 5 жыл бұрын

Check the pricing on rockauto.com, ebay or amazon for control arm and ball joint set. From what I see they are around $50-$60 on rockauto for a 2005 ford focus. Otherwise you have to remove the control arm and put it in a vice to grind down and punch out the rivets. Then pry the ball joint out of the control arm. Or just get a whole new control arm with ball joint.

@hardlymovingpro 5 жыл бұрын

Some of the control arm and ball joint sets are as low as $29.

@Havocme7 5 жыл бұрын

I was able to get the ball joint out. Thanks for the replies.

@piecetoyou8285 Жыл бұрын

Hi mate, I was told tighten the centre nut up to torque then ease back quarter of a turn` don`t know how true the info was that i was given, But he told me it stops the bearing being over tight which will where very quickly, Also, I know you used a new nut, but I was told I can`t use the centre nut twice as something to do with stretching of thread to the inside of the nut, so my concern would be using the centre nut to carry on pressing in the hub needs force and would this effect the torque setting` as in the torque would be correct but the nut would end up being too far down the thread before the torque wrench clicks, Could any of the statement be true or is it just old garage nonsense ,

@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын

The "back off quarter turn" is for old style non sealed bearings that can be removed, cleaned, repacked with new grease and reinstalled. The sealed bearings pressed in and recessed into the wheel hubs on average need to be torqued back on at around 180 lbs. No problem reusing the CV nut.

@andyking5431 Жыл бұрын

Hi i have front wheel bearing gone how dangerous is it to drive it been like it for two weeks.thanks

@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын

You steering wheel and front wheel will vibrate so much it will be intolerable to drive the car pass 10 mph.

@andyking5431 Жыл бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro ok thanks have booked it in to be done.

@daweez60 5 жыл бұрын

Are you kidding me? I go out and spend $150 on a 20 ton hydraulic shop press and find this video a couple days after? That method seems so much easier! Wish I found this video earlier.

@hardlymovingpro 5 жыл бұрын

Well, there have been some occasions where the bearing was in so tight that I had to remove the knuckle and have the bearing pressed out with a shop press. But in most situations, I can press the bearings out with my portable wheel bearing press tool kit. But you do need a decent powered impact tool to turn the press tool screw.

@daweez60 5 жыл бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro I just used the link you supplied to by the portable set. Thank you!

@hardlymovingpro 5 жыл бұрын

@@daweez60 My pleasure and good luck!

@97JoMiller 5 жыл бұрын

I'm doing this job right now and the bearing and hub are so bad that even a 20 ton press isn't getting them out. I seriously doubt that this method would do the job. It makes me envious of people who are this lucky for an easy job :-)

@cornykrahn6620 4 жыл бұрын

Do you not have to grease the bearings?

@hardlymovingpro 4 жыл бұрын

Nope. They're pre greased and require no further lubrication after installation

@snewcomer6831 3 жыл бұрын

where did you get the press kit?

@hardlymovingpro 3 жыл бұрын

I provided a link to a kit in the show more section of this video.

@hardlymovingpro 5 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, neither do repair manuals.

@godvsevolutionmythgodvsevo1038 4 жыл бұрын

Whats the torque specs for the front wheel bearing spindle nut ?

@hardlymovingpro 4 жыл бұрын

173 Foot LBS

@godvsevolutionmythgodvsevo1038 4 жыл бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro Ok thank you

@frankmontez6853 Жыл бұрын

How long does it take you to do this ?

@hardlymovingpro Жыл бұрын

Depends on your tools and skill level. I can do each side under 1 hr.

@AbhaySingh-fv1dz 4 жыл бұрын

It seems you missed out putting in the snap ring to the inside collar.

@hardlymovingpro 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment. The backside of the steering knuckle has an internal lip that prevents the bearing from getting pushed further back. After the bearing has been seated against that lip, the snap ring is inserted in front of the knuckle to prevent the bearing from moving forward.

@bobbydbuilder2873 3 жыл бұрын

Why not press the hub in the whole way?

@hardlymovingpro 3 жыл бұрын

If you can.

@jamesbonham9094 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, Your so smooth/U ever lose your temper?

@hardlymovingpro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ... Got frustrated ... Not angry

@tomascarrion1183 5 жыл бұрын

Why wont my shock go back on this easy?

@hardlymovingpro 5 жыл бұрын

I'm assuming you're referring to the strut fork? If so, pry the fork open a little with a metal punch and slide it back on.

@tomascarrion1183 5 жыл бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro I got it back together already but the problem was the sterring knuckle didnt lower as far as yours did. I had to pry the hell out of it and beat it back in with a sledge hammer.

@goochfitness26 9 күн бұрын

I wish people would do this shit without a fucking impact drill not everybody has that shit I’m sitting here day 2 stuck on this fucker because nobody seems to do shit without a damn drill

@hardlymovingpro 9 күн бұрын

Here's a video where I don't use a impact gun: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z7-Irc-o1afGlIU.html

@goochfitness26 8 күн бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro thank you imma watch it. It’s been a pain in my ass 😂😂

@goochfitness26 8 күн бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro I should’ve been more specific. When I typed up my original comment I was just really pissed off so wasn’t thinking clearly. I’m taking my wheel bearing assembly off the issue I’m having is my bolts that keep the assembly attached to the car just aren’t coming out. Rusted to all hell because they haven’t had work done in years. I got my car from my girlfriends family friend and I know for a fact they haven’t done any wheel bearing stuff to it. I’ve had issues with the rusty bolts before but the one is just not coming at all. Than the T50 bolt that keeps it attached to the control arm is stripped so I can’t get it to spin out at all. So I was wondering if you had any tips other than WD-40 to get it to pop off I only have my socket set and some other tools but no impact guns because I’m only 24 and have no money 😂

@hardlymovingpro 7 күн бұрын

Plan B. Go to the salvage yard and get a non rusty control arm with the hub attached. Then remove the old control arm with the old hub.