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Wheel Hub: Installation

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    NOTE: Any time the wheel hub is removed for any reason, a new O-ring seal must be installed. Failure to do so can cause a vacuum leak and loss of four wheel drive operations.
    Fig 1: Locating O-Ring
    G00573070Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install a new O-ring.
    2. NOTE: Position the hub in a soft-jawed vise.
    Fig 2: Locating Nuts
    G00573069Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install two nuts on the studs and use the outer nut to install the studs.
  3. Position the ABS sensor and install the bolt.
    Fig 3: Installing ABS Sensor and Bolt
    G00573071Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the brake disc shield.
    Fig 4: Locating Brake Disc Shield
    G00573067Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: Apply a coat of Ford High Temperature 4x4 Front Axle and Wheel Bearing Grease E8TZ-19590-A meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C198-A to the O-ring area of the wheel hub and bearing before installing the hub and bearing.
    Fig 5: Install Wheel Hub And Bearing With Torque Specifications
    G00573072Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the wheel hub and bearing.
    1. Position the wheel hub and bearing.
    2. Install the four lock nuts.
  6. Connect the ABS sensor harness.
    • Position the ABS sensor harness and install the two bolts.
    • Install the routing clips.
    • Connect the harness connector.
    Fig 6: Locatating the ABS Wheel Sensor Harness
    G00573065Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the snap ring.
    • Position the three thrust washers onto the axle shaft.
    • Install the snap ring.
    Fig 7: Locating Axle Shaft Snap Ring
    G00573064Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: Any time the hub lock is removed, a new O-ring seal must be installed. Failure to do so can cause a vacuum leak and loss of four wheel drive functions.
  8. Install a new O-ring.
  9. Install a new gasket and O-ring.
    • Rotate the hub lock dial to clockwise position (LOCK). Apply lubricant to the inner and outer splines.
    • Insert the hub lock into the wheel hub while slowly turning the wheel hub to align the splines. Lift/jiggle the axle U-joint while pushing the hub lock into the wheel hub.
    Fig 8: Installing Hub Lock
    G00573073Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the hub lock fasteners. Rotate the dial to counter clockwise position (FREE/AUTO) position.
    • Confirm the wheel hub turns free of the axle shaft.
    Fig 9: Installing Hub Lock
    G00573073Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Position the front disc brake rotor to the wheel hub. Make sure the wheel hub and the front disc brake rotor braking and mounting surfaces are clean.
    • Use brake parts cleaner to clean the front disc brake rotor.
    Fig 10: Locating Rotor
    G00573061Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    12. NOTE: Carry out this step for DRW vehicles only.
    Fig 11: Installing Front Wheel Hub Extender And Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G00573074Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the front wheel hub extender and nuts.
    13. NOTE: Caliper is removed for clarity.
    Fig 12: Positioning Front Disc Brake Caliper And Anchor Plate With Torque Specifications
    G00573075Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Position back the front disc brake caliper and anchor plate.
    • Position back the front disc brake caliper and anchor plate bolts.
    • Install the front disc brake caliper anchor plate bolts.
  14. Install the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEEL AND TIRE -- SINGLE .
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