Wheel Bearings (4WD W/Manual Locking Hubs)
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove locking hub assembly. See MANUAL LOCKING HUBS under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Using Four-Prong Spindle Nut Spanner Wrench (T83T-1197-B), remove outer wheel bearing locknut from spindle. Ensure tabs on tool engage the slots on locknut. Remove locknut washer from spindle.
- Loosen inner wheel bearing locknut using Four-Prong Spindle Nut Spanner Wrench (T83T-1197-B). Ensure tabs on tool engage the slots in locknut and the slot in tool is centered over locknut pin.
- Tighten inner locknut to 35 ft. lbs. (47 N.m) to seat bearings. Spin rotor and back off inner locknut 1/4 turn. Retighten inner locknut to 16 in. lbs. (1.8 N.m).
- Install lockwasher on spindle. Turn inner lock nut slightly if necessary, so that pin on inner locknut aligns with the closest hole in lockwasher.
- Install outer locknut using Four-Prong Spindle Nut Spanner Wrench (T83T-1197-B). Tighten locknut to 150 ft. lbs. (203 N.m). Install locking hub. See MANUAL LOCKING HUBS under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.