Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FOCUS SES, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSUSPENSIONWHEEL ALIGNMENTSUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL PROCEDURESWHEEL BEARING INSPECTION
2007 Ford Focus SES, 4D Sedan, Standard
Wheel Bearing Inspection
2007 Ford Focus SES, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Wheel Bearing Inspection
Special Tools
| Illustration | Tool Name | Tool Number |
|---|---|---|
| Dial Indicator Gauge Brackets | 100-D004 (D78P-4201-F) or equivalent | |
| Dial Indicator Gauge | 100-D005 (D78P-4201-G) or equivalent |
- Road test the vehicle on a smooth road. Make sharp turns to the right and left.
- Installation of a new front LH wheel bearing may be required if the vehicle makes abnormal noises on right turns.
- Installation of a new front RH wheel bearing may be required if the vehicle makes noises on left turns.
- If front wheel bearing noise is heard on either right or left turns, the wheel hub and front wheel bearing assembly on the side with the most noise should be inspected.
- Remove the front brake caliper anchor plate. For additional information, refer to FRONT DISC BRAKE article.
- Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.
- Check for loose front wheel bearings by rocking the wheels at the top and bottom.
- Spin the wheel quickly by hand and make sure the wheel turns smoothly without noise from the front wheel bearings.
- Position the special tools against the wheel hub, then have an assistant grasp the tire at the top and bottom and move the wheel inward and outward.
- Measure and record the end play of the front wheel bearings. There should be no end play.
- If end play exists, install new front wheel bearings. For additional information, refer to FRONT SUSPENSION article.
NOTE:
Be careful not to confuse lower arm ball joint looseness with bearing looseness.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.