How to Replace Front Wheel Bearing 2012-2020 Ford Focus

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Not only can a worn wheel bearing or hub be annoying if it is noisy or vibrating, but it can also lead to accelerated wear in other parts, or unsafe driving conditions. Replacing your worn bearing or hub with a quality TRQ part is a safe, smart, decision. This video shows you how to install a new wheel hub and bearing on your 2012-2020 Ford Focus.

This repair was done on a 2014 Ford Focus SE 2.0L Sedan 4-Door FWD and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2012 Ford Focus
2013 Ford Focus
2014 Ford Focus
2015 Ford Focus
2016 Ford Focus
2017 Ford Focus
2018 Ford Focus

Tools you will need:
• 18mm Socket
• 19mm Socket
• 30mm Socket
• Press
• Bent Nose Pliers
• Metal Cutters
• Pliers
• Snap Ring Pliers
• 3/8 Inch Impact Gun
• T25 Torx Socket
• T55 Torx Socket
• 3/8 Inch Breaker Bar
• Anti-Seize Grease
• Rust Penetrant
• Hammer

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[HeavyMetals]

Though every repair has its own issues this vid saved me hundreds. I also replaced the lower control arm/ball joint (They are not separate on the Focus 2012) Much thanks. I will repair anything I can, and "the man" can pound sand.

[ZaSim]

Thanks so much! Your videos have saved me thousands of dollars for something I could totally do myself! I ended up replacing the whole knuckle assembly as it was only $30 more than just the bearings!

[ifixthings]

There's a much easier way to remove the spindle from the strut. Put a putty knife in the cutaway where the bolt came out. Put the bolt in threaded side and tighten the bolt to the putty knife, this will push the cutaway apart, and the spindle will just fall off.

[CaroleScotese]

Great Videos. Always very professional and always include spec fastener torques!

[vanillagoose]

How much ton of hydraulic press should i require for the job, would rather invest in one than pay a garage to press the bearing in, nice video its 100% accurate

[perjian]

Why did you fight the retainer ring out with a hammer and chisel?! LoL. All you had to do was put the snap ring pliers back on it and rotate your wrist and walk it out. 😆

[josefranciscoesquertalaman]

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[REVNUMANEWBERN]

19:56 Just a thought on installing the knuckle on the strut, if you can drive a chisel or something into that knuckle slot where the bolt goes in to spread the slot out some I believe it would go on the strut easier

[brutusjb]

I like how you didn't mention that the bearing has a magnetic ring for the ABS sensor and it can be put in backwards I followed your tutorial, but put the bearing in backwards only learning It was possible from another video.

[Burnichok]

Great video, thanks a lot! Very clear

[pstapsta]

Is it necessary to replace the Seal / Dust Shield? I didn't notice that step on reassembly, seems like it should also be replaced.

[independentcontactors]

Got right to it with out a bunch of bs. I like that

[davidanthony]

A mechanic replaced my bearing last year. They didn't use a press, instead they just hammered out the bearing. Immediately after, the brake pads had uneven contact with the rotor, generating rotational noise. After years of replacing the rotors/pads/calipers, it turns out my hub was dented - All this was solved when the hub was replaced. Do you think this was caused due to the original mechanic being careless when replacing the bearing?

[NG-tzwo]

I just bought a knuckle with the bearing online. A lot easier and quicker.

[wooddawg]

It' 's good to have a bearing pusher but most of the time folks just buy the entire knuckle with the bearing already in from the factory because the cost is not that much.

[streetpunk]

Do you know of any reason why after this job the wheel speed sensor would be throwing traction and abs codes as well ashill assist. It worked prior to the bearing change and the sensor has been replaced and cleared with a scan tool. All the codes immediately return as soon as you start driving.

[aaronreash]

Pretty sure you just saved me close to $300 in one video, shop called said i need a bearing and a battery, i asked is it bad they said some play, i said it can wait, just gotta talk my friend into doing the knuckle for me and see how much that will cost me.

[lewisandsusancooper]

by not mentioning the reluctor ring orientation you cost me another bearing and the time to do the job again but otherwise a good video

[jasondaniels]

So what do i do if the bearing was put in the wrong way?