Ford Fusion: Rear Suspension / Wheel Studs. Removal and Installation

Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual / Chassis / Suspension / Rear Suspension / Wheel Studs. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Hydraulic Press

Removal

Remove the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - FWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - AWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).

Press the wheel stud from the wheel bearing and wheel hub flange.
Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press

Ford Fusion. Wheel Studs. Removal and Installation

Visual check.
Inspect the wheel bearing and wheel hub flange for corrosion or damage. Replace as necessary.

Installation

Press the wheel stud into the wheel bearing and wheel hub flange until fully seated.
Use the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press

Install the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - FWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - AWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).

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Direction Indicators. Interior Lamps

Direction Indicators

Ford Fusion. Direction Indicators. Interior Lamps

Push the lever up or down to use the direction indicators.