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

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Dana 80

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 & Outer Bearing Cups
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Dana S135
Install the inner and outer bearing cups.
1. Use special tools 205-442 and 205-153 to install the inner bearing cups.
2. Use special tools 205-444 and 205-153 to install the 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 2: Installing Bearing Cups
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
All axles
Install the inner rear wheel bearing in the rear hub.
Install a new rear hub seal.
- For model 80, use a suitable seal installer.
- For model S135, use special tools 205-445 and 205-153.
  
  Fig 3: Installing New Rear Hub Seal
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the rear brake disc on the rear hub and install the bolts.

Fig 4: Installing Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the rear hub and brake disc assembly. Refer to HUB .