Wheel Bearing: Installation

To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten wheel bearing nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (FWD) table. Check wheel bearings. See WHEEL BEARING  under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION.

To install, reverse removal procedure. Install inner bearing using Driver (MB990938-01 ) and Adapter (MB990931-01 ). Use Seal Installer (MB990799-01 ) for oil seal and dust cover. Press outer bearing onto axle shaft. Check wheel bearings. See WHEEL BEARING  under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION.

To install, reverse removal procedure. Replace hub assembly with integral bearings as unit. Install races using Driver (MB990938-01 ) and Adapter (MB990926-01 or MB990928-01 ). Install oil seal using driver and Adapter (MB990929-01 or MB990938-01 ). Check wheel bearings. See WHEEL BEARING  under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION.

1. Using Bearing Remover/Installer (C-3893 ), install inner bearing in arm. Using Seal Installer (MB990799 ), install seal in inner arm, with concave side facing outward.
2. Coat seal lip with grease. Install dust cover. If backing plate was removed, apply semi-drying sealant to flange area of inner arm. Install backing plate. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (AWD)  table.
3. Using Dust Cover Installer (MB990799 ), install dust cover on axle shaft. Concave side of dust cover must face splined end of axle shaft. Using bearing puller/installer and press, install bearing on axle shaft, with seal surface facing toward flange side of axle shaft.
4. Install axle shaft in inner arm. Install companion flange and new flange nut. Using axle holder, tighten nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (AWD)  table. Check axle shaft end play. See WHEEL BEARING  under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.