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Hub And Bearing

Fig 1: Halfshaft Isolation Washer
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NOTE: Before installing hub and bearing on end of axle half shaft, ensure isolation washer is present on end of half shaft. Inspect washer making sure it is not worn or damaged. Washer can be installed in either direction on shaft.
  1. Position hub and bearing bolts though rear of knuckle and parking brake support just enough to hold support in place as hub and bearing is installed.
  2. Slide hub and bearing onto half shaft. Place hub and bearing through brake support, onto knuckle, lining up mounting bolt holes with bolts.
    Fig 2: Hub & Bearing Mounting Bolts
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    1 - HUB AND BEARING
    2 - MOUNTING BOLTS
    3 - HALF SHAFT (IF EQUIPPED)
  3. Install four bolts (2) fastening hub and bearing in place. Tighten mounting bolts to 68 N.m (50 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 3: Solid Brake Rotor Mounting
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    NOTE: Inspect disc brake pads and parking brake shoes before brake rotor installation. Refer to INSPECTION .
  4. Install brake rotor (3) over wheel mounting studs and onto hub (1).
    Fig 4: Rear Caliper & Adapter Mounting
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  5. Install disc brake caliper and adapter assembly (3) over brake rotor.
  6. Install mounting bolts (1) securing caliper adapter (3) to knuckle (2). Tighten bolts to 115 N.m (85 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 5: Identifying Hub Nut
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  7. Install hub nut (1) on end of half shaft (2). While a helper applies brakes to keep hub from turning, tighten hub nut to 213 N.m (157 ft. lbs.).
  8. Verify proper adjustment of the parking brake shoes and adjust as necessary. Refer to ADJUSTMENTS .
    Fig 6: Tire And Wheel Mounting
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  9. Install tire and wheel assembly (1). Refer to INSTALLATION . Tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 150 N.m (110 ft. lbs.) (Police - 190 N.m (140 ft. lbs.)).
  10. Lower vehicle.
  11. Pump brake pedal several times to ensure vehicle has a firm brake pedal before moving vehicle.
    Fig 7: Reservoir Fluid Level Markings
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  12. Check and adjust brake fluid level in reservoir (1) as necessary.
  13. Road test vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on brakes and to seat brake pads.