How to change the rear hub assembly on a 1999 ford escort sedan?

Answer 1

1. Loosen the lug nuts on the side you want to change.

2. Chock the front wheels.

3. Jack up the car.

4. Take off the wheel.

5. Work the dust cap off with a chisel enough to get a pair of pliers around it.

6. Pull the dust cap off with pliers.

7. Remove the brake drum and shoes.

8. Raise the staked portion of the spindle nut with a punch and hammer.

9. Remove the nut.

10.Remove the backing plate.

11.Unbolt the strut from the spindle.

12.Unbolt the trailing link from the spindle.

13.Unbolt the lateral links from the spindle.

14.Remove the spindle.