Mariner | 2005-2011 | Base, Convenience, Hybrid, Luxury, Premier | 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
Q: How to service the rear wheel bearing on Mercury Mountaineer?
A: Delivery of the rear wheel bearing service requires initial wheel knuckle removal. The outside diameter of the press adapter should be made smaller than the outside diameter of the hub to protect the knuckle from damage. The suitable press will extract the hub from the bearing and consumers should discard the hub. The service requires removal of the retainer ring with the tapered side pointed downward while discarding the ring. The bearing needs to be extracted from the wheel knuckle through a second application of the press before its disposal. The whole procedure demands discarding the hub and bearing because the pieces become unusable following disassembly. The installation service requires following the exact reverse order of removal procedures.