Suspension System - General Information: Component Locations Ford Escape I рестайлинг

Special Tool(s)

SPECIAL TOOLS DESCRIPTION Dial Indicator Gauge With Holding Fixture 100-D002 (D78P-4201-B) or equivalent

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Note. Inspect the tires for cupping. A tire with cupping wear can duplicate a bearing noise.

Note. An assistant will be needed for this procedure.

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1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-232183) .
2. Carry out the following steps: Hold one of the front wheels. With the vehicle in DRIVE, run the vehicle to 40 km (25 mph). Release the wheel being held
3. Evaluate the front wheel that is turning. Place the stethoscope on the knuckle near the wheel bearing. Make a mental note of the sound. Using the brakes, stop the wheels from turning.
4. Evaluate the other front wheel. While holding the previously evaluated wheel, run the vehicle to 40 km (25 mph). Release the wheel being held. Place the stethoscope on the knuckle near the wheel bearing. Make a mental note of the sound. Using the brakes, stop the wheels from turning.
5. Compare the results. If one side sounds louder than the other, install a new bearing on the louder side. If both sides sound equally loud, go to Step 6. If both sides sound similar (not loud or noisy), carry out a wheel bearings endplay check.
6. Carry out the following steps for the wheel bearing endplay setup: Install the special tool to the knuckle. Place the probe on the brake disc. Make sure the probe can move in a lateral direction. Tighten the neck of the probe.
7. Carry out the following steps for the wheel bearing endplay: Push the wheel inward at the 6 o'clock position. Set the dial indicator to zero. Pull the wheel outward at the 6 o'clock position. Record the measurement. Repeat this step 3 to 5 times. If the wheel bearing endplay is greater than 0.13 mm (0.005 inch), install a new wheel bearing. If the wheel bearing endplay is less than 0.13 mm (0.005 inch), the wheel bearing is within specification. Go to the next step.
8. Remove the wheel knuckle. For additional information, refer to «FRONT SUSPENSION»(ref-232192) .
9. Carry out the following steps for the wheel bearing roughness inspection: With the wheel knuckle assembly on a bench, rotate the outer flange of the wheel bearing while applying downward pressure. If the wheel bearing rotates freely, without roughness, check the bearing for noise. If the wheel bearing does not rotate freely, install a new bearing. Rotate the outer flange of the wheel bearing while applying downward pressure. Using a stethoscope, check the wheel bearing for noise. If the wheel bearing rotates freely, without noise, the wheel bearing is OK. Conduct a diagnosis on other suspect components or systems. If the wheel bearing does not rotate without noise, install a new bearing.
10. Install the wheel knuckle. For additional information, refer to «FRONT SUSPENSION»(ref-232192) .
11. Test the system for normal operation.