Section 04-01B: Suspension, Front, 4-Wheel Drive
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350 4x4 and Bronco Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Wheel Hub Bolt

 CAUTION: Service must be performed on any damaged components or the component that caused lug bolt (1107) to require replacement.

 

Removal

  1. Raise the vehicle and install safety stands.

  1. Remove the wheel and tire.

  1. Remove the front disc brake hub and rotor (1102). Refer to Section 05-03C.





  1. Position the front disc brake hub and rotor in a press so ram pressure is not directly exerted on the surface of front disc brake hub and rotor. With appropriate press stock, press the lug bolt from the front disc brake hub and rotor. Discard the lug bolt.





  1. Inspect lug nuts (1012) for damaged threads. Discard if damaged.

 

Installation

  1. Position a new lug bolt in the hole. Align the serrations of the new lug bolt with the serration marks from the old lug bolt. With a hammer, lightly tap the lug bolt until the serrations on the lug bolt are started in the hole. Make sure the lug bolt is not installed off-center in front disc brake hub and rotor.

  1. Position the front disc brake hub and rotor in a press so the front disc brake hub and rotor is supported on the wheel mounting flange. Allow enough clearance for the lug bolt to pass through the hole. Do not apply ram pressure directly on the rotor surface of front disc brake hub and rotor.

  1. With appropriate press stock, press the stud flush against the inner surface of the hub and rotor.





  1. Install the front disc brake hub and rotor as described in Section 05-03C.

  1. Replace any damaged lug nuts.

  1. Install the wheel (1007) and tire.