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Removal And Installation: Hub: Installation

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    WARNING: Install a new rear hub seal after removing the rear hub from the axle. A damaged or worn seal can permit bearing lubricant to reach the brake linings, resulting in ineffective brake operation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    CAUTION: Clean and remove any dirt or foreign material in the rear hub bolt holes.
  1. Install a new rear hub seal. For additional information, refer to WHEEL BEARINGS, WHEEL HUB SEAL AND WHEEL BEARING CUPS .
  2. Position the rear brake disc on the rear hub and install the bolts.
    • Tighten to 104 Nm (77 lb-ft).
    Fig 1: Installing Rear Hub Bolts
    G02760767Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. CAUTION: Thoroughly clean the spindle. Wrap the spindle threads with electrician's tape to prevent damage while installing the rear hub and brake disc assembly.
    CAUTION: Lightly coat the spindle and pack each rear wheel bearing with Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.
    Fig 2: Preparing Spindle For Rear Hub Installation
    G02760768Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Prepare the spindle for rear hub installation.
  4. Slide the rear hub and brake disc assembly over the axle housing spindle.
    • Remove the electrician's tape.
  5. Install the outer rear wheel bearing.
    Fig 3: Installing Outer Rear Wheel Bearing
    G02760769Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Start the hub nut making sure that the tab aligns correctly in the keyway prior to thread engagement.
    Fig 4: Aligning Hub Nut Tab
    G02760770Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. NOTE: The following hub nut tightening sequence will prevent side-to-side end play of the hub and brake disc assembly.
    NOTE: Apply inward pressure to the socket to separate the ratcheting components of the hub nut.
    Fig 5: Tightening Hub Nut
    G02760771Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. To adjust the bearings, tighten the nut to 95 Nm (70 lb-ft).
  8. Back off the nut 90 degrees.
  9. Tighten the nut.
    • Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    • To verify that there is no side-to-side end play, attach a magnetically mounted dial indicator to the spindle end and place the dial indicator tip on the outboard surface of the hub. Check for side-to-side end play.
    • Final bearing adjustment has zero end play. The maximum torque to rotate the hub is 2.3 Nm(20 lb-in) when end play is zero.
    Fig 6: Tightening Hub Nut With Torque Specification
    G02760772Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFT .
    Fig 7: Installing Axle Shaft
    G02760773Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the anchor plate. For additional information, refer to DISC & DRUM .
    Fig 8: Installing Anchor Plate
    G02760774Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the tire and wheel assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
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