Parts for your 2000 Ford Falcon-Wheel hubs

2000 Ford Falcon wheel hubs

Wheel hubs are absolutely fitted to the 2000 Ford Falcon (AU Series I/II) and are relevant to routine servicing. This is confirmed in factory service literature and parts listings for AU Falcons, including the Ford AU Falcon Workshop Manual, Gregory’s Service and Repair Manual (AU 1998–2002), and dealer parts catalogues (e.g., Ford Microcat), which detail front hub and bearing service and the differing rear hub/bearing arrangements on live-axle versus IRS models.

The wheel hub is the bit that the wheel bolts to, it supports the vehicle’s weight through the bearings, keeps the rotor properly centred for consistent braking, and—on ABS-equipped cars—often carries the tone ring for wheel speed sensing. On AU Falcons, the front end uses serviceable tapered roller bearings within the hub/rotor assembly. At the rear, live-axle cars use the axle flange as the “hub” with a pressed-on bearing and seal, while IRS variants have a bolt-in hub and bearing assembly at each rear corner.

As part of regular servicing, it’s smart to check hub and bearing condition every 20,000–30,000 km or whenever the brakes are off. Front tapered bearings should be cleaned, inspected, and repacked with a quality high-temp wheel bearing grease, new seals fitted, and end-float set to workshop spec. Always use a new split pin and ensure the dust cap seats properly.

• Common symptoms of a crook hub/bearing: humming that rises with road speed, roughness when spinning a wheel in the air, warmth at the hub after a drive, or play when rocking the tyre at 12 and 6 o’clock.
• Front service: remove calliper and rotor/hub, clean and inspect races and cones, replace if pitted or blue, pack bearings, fit a new seal, adjust preload/end-float to spec, secure with castellated nut and split pin.
• Rear live-axle: bearing and seal replacement needs a press and new retainer ring—best done with the right tools. Rear IRS: the hub/bearing is a bolt-in unit, replace as an assembly and torque all fasteners to spec.

When replacing, choose quality bearings or complete hub units from reputable brands, torque wheel nuts to factory spec, and recheck for play after a short shakedown. If ABS is fitted, take care with the sensor and tone ring. Done right, a fresh, correctly adjusted hub/bearing keeps the Falcon tracking straight, braking smoothly, and treating its tyres kindly.

Does a 2000 AU Falcon use serviceable front wheel bearings or sealed hubs?

AU Falcons use serviceable tapered roller bearings at the front within the hub/rotor assembly. They’re designed to be cleaned, inspected, repacked with grease, have new seals fitted, and then adjusted to the correct end-float per the workshop manual.

How can someone tell if their Falcon’s front hub or bearings are worn?

Listen for a speed-related hum or growl that often gets louder when gently steering left or right. With the car safely lifted, spin the wheel and feel for roughness, then rock it at 12 and 6 o’clock to check for play. Any pitting, blueing, metal flakes in grease, or heat at the hub after a drive is a sign it’s time for service or replacement.

Are the rear wheel hubs the same on all 2000 AU Falcons?

No. Live-axle models use an axle flange with a pressed-on bearing and seal, while IRS-equipped models have a separate bolt-in rear hub and bearing unit. The service and replacement process—and parts—differ between the two setups, so it pays to identify which rear end the vehicle has before ordering parts.