Wheel Bearing Unit, Front Wheel Drive (Fwd), Removing And Installing: Installing

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Installation is the reverse of removal, With Special Attention To The Following:

Tightening Specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - WHEEL BEARING, VEHICLES WITH FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD) .

-- Install the front seal and grease the stub axle -arrow- lightly with Grease.

Fig 1: Front Seal And Grease Stub Axle

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-- Install the brake caliper and the brake rotor. Refer to REAR BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

NOTE:

Damaged (Dented) Protective Cap Must Be Replaced.

A Damaged (Dented) Protective Cap Allows Moisture To Enter. Therefore, Always Use The Tool Shown.

-- Drive in the protective cap with the :3241/4 .

Fig 2: Driving In Dust Cap

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-- Install the wheel.

-- Tighten the wheel. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

-- Tighten the wheel bearing unit collar bolt, but only when the vehicle is resting on its wheels. Refer to DRIVE AXLE THREADED CONNECTION, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .