How to replace the Vacuum Hub Actuator 2015-2020 Ford F-150 π
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Skill Level
IntermediateTime Required
Half dayEstimated Cost
$50β200Equipment
Ford F-150Permit Required
NoTools Needed
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βοΈ NEEDED CARPARTS AND PRODUCTS
- Hub lock actuator : https://carparts.solutions/VacuumHubActuator_F150Gen13
- Brake cleaner : https://carparts.solutions/BrakeCleaner
- Penetrating oil: https://carparts.solutions/PenetratingOil
- Silicone grease
πͺ TIGHTENING TORQUES
- Wheel hub lock actuator bolts : 9 Ft-lbs
- Outer tie rod holding nut: 76 Ft-lbs
- Upper control arm ball joint retainer nut: 46 Ft-lbs
- Wheel hub nut: 30 Ft-lbs
- Brake caliper mount bolts: 184 Ft-lbs
- Wheel lug nuts: 150 Ft-lbs
π TOOLS
The toolbox recommended by CARPARTS.COM to repair your Ford F-150 :
- https://carparts.solutions/ToolBox
List of the tools we used to replace the hub lock actuator on a Ford F-150 :
- Hydraulic jack: https://carparts.solutions/FloorJack
- Jack stands: https://carparts.solutions/JackStands
- 18 mm wrench
- 21 mm wrench
- Crowbar
- Manual vacuum pump : https://carparts.solutions/VacuumPump
- Fork
- Wheel lug wrench
- Torque wrench: 20 to 250 Ft-lbs https://carparts.solutions/TorqueWrench_20-250 100 to 600 Ft-lbs https://carparts.solutions/TorqueWrench_100-600
- Ratchet
- Small flat head screwdriver
- 10 mm socket
- 15 mm socket
- 21 mm socket
- 8 mm socket
- Lineman's pliers
- Hammer
- Wire brush
- Mallet
- Clamp or iron wire
- Paper towels
- Extender
- Pin punch
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π» COMPATIBLE VEHICLES
The operation and tools displayed in the video should be available on the following vehicles :
- 2015 Ford F-150
- 2016 Ford F-150
- 2017 Ford F-150
- 2018 Ford F-150
- 2019 Ford F-150
- 2020 Ford F-150
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- How to jack your Ford F-150 safely : https://youtu.be/ituyC_UZIsA
β οΈ CARPARTS.COM'S INFOS
- To ensure that the part is properly installed during reassembly, measure the distance between the end of the drive shaft thread and the hub with a calliper.
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π CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:24 Remove the brake system
2:12 Loosen the wheel hub
2:32 Remove the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle
3:10 Remove the upper control arm balljoint
4:01 Remove the CV Axle from the steering knuckle
4:12 Remove the Hub lock actuator
4:31 Clean the Hub lock + Greasing
4:41 Install the new Hub lock + Tightening torque
5:30 Put the upper control arm ball joint back
5:50 Put the outer tie rod back + Tightening torques
6:30 Check the assembly
7:18 Tighten the hub nut + tightening torques
8:10 Put the brake system back + tightening torques
8:56 Put your F-150 back on the ground