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    CAUTION: Support the brake drum on the wheel mounting face and not on the wheel nut studs.
    Fig 1: Installing Wheel Bearing (Drum Brake)
    G00370590Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Using the special tool, install a new wheel bearing.
  2. Install the circlip.
  3. Using the special tools, install the water seal carrier into the wheel bearing assembly.
    Fig 2: Installing Water Seal Carrier (Drum Brake)
    G00370591Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.


    NOTE: The following step is only required for vehicles without a water seal installed.
  1. Using suitable emery cloth, remove any pitting or corrosion from the leading edge of the wheel spindle seal running surface
    2. NOTE: The following step is only required for vehicles without a water seal installed.
    Fig 1: Identifying Water Seal & Protective Cap (Drum Brake)
    G00370593Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Attach the water seal and protective cap to the wheel spindle.
    3. NOTE: The following step is only required for vehicles without a water seal installed.
  3. Install the water seal in two stages. Stage 1: Using the special tool, engage the water seal and protective cap. Stage 2: Tighten to 7 Nm.
  4. Remove the special tool. Remove the protective cap.
    Fig 2: Installing Water Seal (Drum Brake)
    G00370594Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the wheel hub. For additional information, refer to WHEEL HUB .
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