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Ford Ecosport: Wheels and Tires / General Procedures - Wheel to Hub Runout Minimization

Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual / Suspension / Wheels and Tires / General Procedures - Wheel to Hub Runout Minimization

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NOTE: Wheel-to-hub optimization is important. Clearance between the wheel and hub can be used to offset or neutralize the Road Force® or run-out of the wheel and tire assembly. For every 0.001 inch of wheel-to-hub clearance, the Road Force® can be affected between 1 and 3 pounds depending on the tire stiffness.

  1. NOTE: The example below illustrates how the clearance between the wheel and the hub can be used to offset the high spot of radial run-out or Road Force®. Following the procedure will make sure of the best optimization.

    Position the wheel and tire assembly on the vehicle so that the high spot location of radial run-out or Road Force® is at the 6 o'clock position and install the wheel nuts by hand until snug.
  1. NOTE: Do not allow the full weight of the vehicle to rest on the tires while tightening the wheel nuts.

    Lower the vehicle until the tires make contact with the ground, slightly loading the suspension. Tighten the wheel nuts.
    Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

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    General Procedures - Wheel to Tire Runout Minimization

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    Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual: General Procedures - Clockspring Adjustment


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    Removal and Installation - Wheel Knuckle Bushing

    Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

    Hydraulic Press

    Removal

    NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

    Remove the wheel knuckle.
    Refer to: Wheel Knuckle - Vehicles With: Rear Drum Brakes (204-02B Rear Suspension - AWD, Removal and Installation).
    Remove the rear toe adjustment retainers and remove the wheel knuckle mounting bracket.
    Torque:
      Stage 1:  177 lb.in (20 Nm)
      Stage 2:  76 lb.ft (103 Nm)

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