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Spindle & Shaft Assembly: Installation

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  1. Clean all dirt and grease from spindle bearing bore. Ensure bearing bore is free of nicks and burrs. On Ranger, install seal on shaft assembly using press and Seal Installer (T83T-3132-A).
  2. On Bronco, install seal on shaft assembly, with seal lip toward spindle. On right shaft, install rubber boot and NEW keystone clamps on stub shaft. Install right shaft assembly into stub shaft, with stub shaft missing spline aligned with shaft assembly.
  3. Ensure splines are fully engaged. Install rubber boot over assembly and tighten keystone clamps. On left axle shaft, install shaft assembly through steering knuckle, and engage in splines.
    4. CAUTION: Install spindle needle bearing with manufacturer's identification mark away from spindle bore.
  4. Install needle bearing in spindle, with manufacturer identification mark facing away from spindle bore. To install bearing, use Handle(T80T-4000-W) and Bearing/Seal Installer (T83T-3123-A for Ranger;T80T-4000-S for Bronco).
  5. Using Bearing/Seal Installer (T83T-3123-A for Ranger; T80T-4000-T for Bronco), install seal in spindle with seal lip facing away from spindle. Coat seal lip with multipurpose grease. Install spindle and splash shield.
  6. To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Adjust wheel bearings. See WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENT  under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION.
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Spindle & Components
G91D14368Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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