Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft Seal: Installation

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Using rear axle lubricant, lubricate the new rear wheel bearing.
Using the special tool, install the rear wheel bearing.

Fig 1: Install Rear Wheel Bearing

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Using long-life grease, lubricate the lip of the new wheel bearing oil seal.
Using the special tool, install the wheel bearing oil seal.

Fig 2: Install Wheel Bearing Seal

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Install the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to Axle Shaft .