Front Wheel Bearings - RWD Models: Installation
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Position locking nut over adjusting nut, then install cotter pin and dust cover. Adjustment procedure should provide .0001-.0030" (.002-.076 mm) end play.