Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If the original wheel bearing and wheel hub is being installed, install a new wheel hub O-ring seal or damage to the wheel bearing may occur.

NOTE: Tighten the bolts in a cross pattern.
1. Position the wheel bearing and wheel hub onto the drive shaft.
2. Install the 4 wheel bearing and wheel hub bolts.
  Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)
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Position the wheel speed sensor and install the wheel speed sensor bolt and retainer.
Torque: 150 lb.in (17 Nm)

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Install the brake disc shield. Refer to: Brake Disc Shield .
NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.

Install the new wheel hub nut.

Torque: 184 lb.ft (250 Nm)

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Install the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .