OEM 2000 Ford Focus Spindle

2000 Ford Focus Spindle Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the spindle on 2000 Ford Focus?

  A: Service and repair of the spindle starts with releasing the parking brake adjustment and wheel nuts loosening process. First raise and maintain the vehicle in a resting position and then remove the wheel from its mount. The wheel speed sensor needs to be detached from vehicles that possess anti-lock brakes. A new dust cap needs replacement when the original one shows any damage when removed. The hub retaining nut requires a socket to remove it carefully as taking off this component protects it from damage. Install the brake drum after checking that every component of ABS sensor rings remains damage-free from metallic particles and protected from knocks. First loosen the hub retaining nut before detaching the brake drum to then uninstall the wheel spindle. The first step toward installation consists of putting in the wheel spindle followed by using a socket to properly install the hub retaining nut to protect from damage. Regularly check the wheel speed sensor ring maintains its condition by preventing contact and damage and avoiding exposure to metallic fragments when installing the brake drum. You must reinstall the dust cap to the brake drum while you need to install the wheel speed sensor for vehicles with anti-lock brakes. Put on the wheel followed by adjustment of the parking brake before tightening.