2003 Ford Windstar replacment

2003 FORD WINDSTAR
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MIKEG14
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Drive Train Axles Bearings problem
2003 Ford Windstar 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 80k miles

I have just purchased a new right front bearing assembly. There are 3 bolts the bottom 2 are easy to get to its the top bolt that is not able to get to the drive line to the transmission is in the way. How do i get to that top bolt?[img:554892ea41]http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/574572_van_1.jpg[/img:554892ea41]

the bolt is behind that grooved part i cant get to that bolt.. please help

THANK YOU

MIKE
Sep 19, 2010 at 1:42 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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have to use a hub puller to remove the axle shaft and joint from the wheel hub before you can remove the 3 mounting bolts to the bearing assembly. a pretty detailed process for replacing these wheel bearing assemblies..tie rod ends gotta be removed, ABS sensors removed, stabilizer bar etc...
Sep 28, 2010 at 6:12 PM