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MPV Section - Forums for Multi Purpose Vehicles: => Ford Galaxy Owners Forum - Mk3 Mk4 / Ford S-Max Mk1 Mk2 (2006-Present) => Topic started by: FireDonky on May 03, 2016, 02:48:58 PM
Not so far ago I change both rear beraings on my S-May....it was quite simple....and now I need to change front one too...but bearings at the fornt are pressed into front arms....so neeed special tools....to get out....or to be take to th e mecanic shop...to be preesed out,.,,,
Have aneyone done this by it self???
Where to see how it's done....there ane any tricy parts?
Anyone have a service guide....step by step..to follow....anyone did this job jet?
The front wheel bearings on the Mk3 Galaxy/ S-Max look like they are supplied as a complete unit with the hub, according to the parts diagram (http://eucatparts.com/?action=cat_ford_part&s_id_part=1229384&s_id_model=118&s_code_image=G015771803). That parts diagram isn't particularly clear as to how the bearing is retained in the knuckle but it looks like it's pressed in instead of being a bolt on assembly. That being the case I would recommend removing the knuckle complete and getting a garage or machine shop with a bench press to press the old hub unit out and the new one in for you. It may be possible to drift it out and fit a replacement using a good fitting drift and a big hammer but the chance of damaging the new bearing is much higher, so it isn't a method I'd recommend personally.