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Front Wheel Bearings - RWD Models: Installation

  1. If cup is damaged, install new cup. Force grease between all rollers and case of bearing. Apply a small amount of grease to hub cavity. Install inner cone and new seal with lip of seal facing inward.
  2. Using seal installer (C-4210), position seal flush with end of hub. Clean spindle and apply a light coat of grease to polished surfaces. Install hub and braking disc assembly to spindle and install bearing outer cone, thrust washer and adjusting nut.
  3. Tighten adjusting nut to 20-25 ft. lbs. (27-34 N.m) while turning wheel. Stop rotation and back off adjusting nut 1/4 turn (90°) to release preload. Finger tighten adjusting nut while rotating wheel.
  4. Position locking nut over adjusting nut, then install cotter pin and dust cover. Adjustment procedure should provide .0001-.0030" (.002-.076 mm) end play.