Front Spindle Bearing Questions

[7991LXnSHO]

My 1991 Mustang came with an extra pair of 96 SN95 front spindles and hubs. I also have a pair of loaded 94 SN95 spindles with the correctly bent steering arm ends that I will eventually use for bigger, 5 lug brakes.

The questions - are the hubs (with the front wheel bearings) the same, and can I save the extra set in a HD zip loc bag for later use?
What is the torque spec and installation procedure for SN 95 front wheel bearings?
Thanks!

 

[Mustang5L5]

Yes, they are all the same, 94-04. The ABS and non-ABS hubs will interchange, and these days most replacements are ABS equipped anyway.

Install is pretty straight forward. I just did one of these on my Fox. I used an impact to zip the old nut off. (or breaker bar plus pipe if no impact) Ford specs the nuts are one time use only, and you must use a new nut. I purchased a new nut. You just slip the new hub on, put the nut on, and torque to 190-250 ft-lbs. Put the dust cap on and you are done.

Once you get the rotor off, it's literally a 10 min job.

I actually intend to replace the other side just for the hell of it.

 

[7991LXnSHO]

Thanks! Now I need to find where they packed those tools.

 

[revhead347]

Torque spec on the front wheel bearing is 3 braps with the impact set to 4 (You need to reserve the 5 setting for being able to remove them later if you have to).

Kurt