wheel bearing

2002 FORD F-150
90,000 MILES • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TOMTEE
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I have 2002 150 Ford 4wd what is difference in installing a ft wheel bearing in 2wd or 4wd
Jul 25, 2011 at 11:33 AM
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CARADIODOC
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The 2wd uses a pair of tapered roller bearings just like those that have been around since forever. The 4wd uses a bolt-on hub and bearing assembly. The bearing is held together by the stub shaft part of the outer cv joint.
Jul 25, 2011 at 11:54 PM
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