How to Replace Front Hub Assembly 06-10 Ford Explorer
Difficulty: Advanced · About 90 min · Ford Explorer
Replace a front hub assembly on a 2006–2010 Ford Explorer, protecting the ABS sensor and restoring the brake hardware with all fasteners tightened to specification.
Tools you will need
- Jack Stands
- Pry Bar
- 32mm Socket
- Paper Towels
- 21mm Socket
- Ratchet
- Anti-Seize Grease
- Torque Wrench
- 19mm Socket
- Socket Extensions
- 17mm Socket
- 15mm Socket
- Flat Blade Screwdriver
- 8mm Socket
- Bungee Cord
- Wire Brush
- Floor Jack
Parts and supplies
- Front hub and bearing assembly
Steps
Raise the vehicle and remove the wheel
Loosen the hub nut and wheel nuts before raising the vehicle. Support it securely on stands, remove the wheel, and keep the hub fasteners organized.
Remove the caliper, rotor, and sensor
Unbolt the caliper and support it from the suspension. Disconnect the ABS lead and release its clips, then remove the caliper bracket and rotor from the hub.
Remove the old hub
Remove the hub mounting bolts from behind the knuckle and free the wiring from its slot. Tap the hub loose evenly, avoiding damage to the axle splines and sensor harness.
Install the replacement hub
Clean the hub mounting surface and slide the new assembly over the axle. Start its bolts by hand, tighten them evenly, and torque them to the vehicle's specification.
Restore the sensor and brake parts
Route and connect the ABS lead in its original clips. Clean and reinstall the rotor and caliper bracket, then refit the pads and caliper with fasteners tightened to specification.
Refit the wheel and verify
Install the wheel and tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern to specification. Torque the hub nut as specified, reinstall the center cap, and check that the ABS warning is off.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.