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Wheel Bearing and Hub - E150-E450: Installation

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  1. Using a suitable bearing cup replacer, install the wheel bearing outer cup (1217).
    Fig 1: Installing Wheel Bearing Outer Cup
    G04025746Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using a suitable bearing cup replacer, install the wheel bearing inner cup.
    Fig 2: Installing Wheel Bearing Inner Cup
    G04025747Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Fill the hub until the grease is flush with the inside diameters of both bearing cups.
    • Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or -K or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.
  4. Using a bearing packer, pack the bearing cone and roller with wheel bearing grease.
  5. Install the inner front wheel bearing.
    Fig 3: Installing Inner Front Wheel Bearing
    G04025748Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install a new wheel hub grease seal.
    Fig 4: Installing New Wheel Hub Grease Seal
    G04025749Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Apply a light coat of grease on the front wheel spindle.
    • Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-l-C or -K or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.
    Fig 5: Identifying Grease Applying Area Of Front Wheel Spindle
    G04025750Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. CAUTION: Keep the brake disc centered on the front wheel spindle to prevent damage to the wheel hub grease seal.
    Fig 6: Installing Brake Disc And Hub On Front Wheel Spindle
    G04025751Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the brake disc and hub on the front wheel spindle.
  9. Install the outer front wheel bearing (1216) and the front wheel outer bearing retainer washer.
    Fig 7: Installing Outer Front Wheel Bearing And Front Wheel Outer Bearing Retainer Washer
    G04025752Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the spindle nut.
    Fig 8: Installing Spindle Nut
    G04025753Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. NOTE: The brake disc and hub should be rotated while adjusting front wheel bearing end play.
    Fig 9: Tightening Spindle Nut
    G04025754Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Tighten the spindle nut.
  12. Loosen the spindle nut two turns.
    Fig 10: Loosening Spindle Nut
    G04025755Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Tighten the spindle nut while rotating the brake disc counterclockwise.
    Fig 11: Tightening Spindle Nut While Rotating Brake Disc Counterclockwise
    G04025756Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Loosen the spindle nut.
    Fig 12: Loosening Spindle Nut
    G04025757Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Tighten the spindle nut.
    Fig 13: Tightening Spindle Nut
    G04025758Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the following components:
    1. Install the retainer nut.
    2. Install a new cotter pin.
    3. Install the hub grease cap.
    Fig 14: Installing Retainer Nut, Cotter Pin And Hub Grease Cap
    G04025759Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the front disc brake caliper anchor plate. For additional information, refer to DISC & DRUM article .
  18. Install the tire and wheel assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES article .
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