Removal And Installation: Hub: Installation

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NOTE: Clean the spindle thoroughly after removing the rear hub.

Fig 1: Coating Spindle With Axle Lubricant

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Coat the spindle with axle lubricant.

CAUTION: The hub bearings must be prelubed prior to installation.

Fig 2: Filling Hub Cavity With Axle Lubricant

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Fill the hub cavity with 29.6 ml (1 oz) of axle lubricant.

CAUTION: Use extreme care not to damage the hub seal by allowing it to contact the spindle during installation.

NOTE: Coat the spindle and hub seal inside diameter with axle lubricant.

NOTE: Installing the rear hub in this manner causes the outer bearing to act as a pilot making the installation easier.

Push the rear hub and outer bearing onto the spindle as an assembly.
- Hold the outer bearing seated and use the bearing as a pilot.
  
  Fig 3: Pushing Rear Hub And Outer Bearing Onto Spindle
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CAUTION: Install a new hub nut if the hub nut comes apart during installation.

CAUTION: Make sure the hub nut tab is located in the keyway prior to thread engagement.

Install the hub nut on the spindle.
- Turn the hub nut clockwise for right-hand thread or counterclockwise for left-hand thread.
  
  Fig 4: Installing Hub Nut On Spindle
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Position the Ford Axle Locknut Socket on the hub nut.

Fig 5: Positioning Ford Axle Locknut Socket On Hub Nut
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Fig 6: Tightening Hub Nut (1 Of 2)
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CAUTION: Under no circumstances are power tools to be used when carrying out these operations.

NOTE: The hub nut will ratchet as torque is applied.

Fig 7: Tightening Hub Nut (2 Of 2)

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Tighten the hub nut, rotating the rear hub occasionally while tightening.
Adjust hub nuts as follows:
- For new bearings, ratchet back five teeth or notches (1/8 turn) on the hub nut. Five notches must be felt during this operation in order to have carried it out correctly.
- For used bearings, ratchet back seven teeth or notches (1/6 turn) on the hub nut. Seven notches must be felt during this operation to have carried it out correctly.
Inspect the axle shaft O-ring seal for cracks, nicks or wear and replace it if required.

Fig 8: Inspecting Axle Shaft O-Ring Seal For Cracks
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NOTE: Lubricate the O-ring seal with lubricant prior to installation of axle shaft.

Fig 9: Installing Axle Shaft

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Install the axle shaft.

NOTE: Coat the threads of the retaining bolts with stud and bearing mount.

Fig 10: Installing Axle Shaft Retaining Bolts

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Install and tighten the retaining bolts until they seat.

CAUTION: Remember, the last step of this procedure is to tighten the axle shaft bolts to specification, after the wheel nuts have been tightened.

Install the brake disc and caliper on the single rear wheel axles. For additional information, refer to BRAKE DISC .
Install the wheels and tires but do not tighten the wheel nuts to specification at this time.
Check the axle lubricant level. For additional information, refer to REAR DRIVE AXLE/DIFFERENTIAL - FORD 10.50-INCH RING GEAR .
Lower the vehicle.
Tighten the wheel nuts. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
Tighten the axle shaft retaining bolts.

Fig 11: Tightening Axle Shaft Retaining Bolts
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