Wheel Bearings, Wheel Hub Seal and Wheel Bearing Cups: Installation

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Using the special tools 205-098, 205-100 and 205-278, install the inner and outer bearing cups.
- Check to see if a 0.038 mm (0.0015 inch) feeler gauge can be inserted between the cups and the rear hub at any point around each cup. Reseat the bearing cups, if necessary.
Fig 1: Installing Inner And Outer Bearing Cups
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Install the inner rear wheel bearing in the rear hub.
Install a new rear hub seal.
- Use a suitable seal installer.
Fig 2: Installing Rear Hub Seal
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Position the rear brake disc on the rear hub and install the bolts.
- Tighten to 104 Nm (77 lb-ft).
Fig 3: Installing Rear Hub Bolts
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Install the rear hub and brake disc assembly. For additional information, refer to HUB .