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

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With the hub facing upward, position the outer bearing cup in the hub bore and place the special tools on the bearing cup.

Fig 1: Placing Special Tools On Bearing Cup
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Drive the outer bearing cup into the fully seated position.

Fig 2: Installing Outer Bearing Cup
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Reposition the hub facing downward. Position the inner bearing cup in the hub bore and place the special tools on the bearing cup.

Fig 3: Placing Special Tools On Bearing Cup
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Drive the inner bearing cup into the fully seated position.

Fig 4: Installing Inner Bearing Cup
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NOTE: The hub bearings must be prelubed with grease prior to installation. Pack each bearing with a bearing packing tool. Also apply grease to the thrust surface of the bearing. Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1 -C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.

Fig 5: Positioning Grease In Inner Bearing Cup

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Position the greased inner bearing in the inner bearing cup.

NOTE: The grease on the bearing and slinger holds the slinger in position during seal installation.

Fig 6: Positioning Slinger On Greased Bearing

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Position the slinger on the greased bearing with the tangs facing the bearing.
With the slinger in place, position the hub seal in the hub bore and place the special tools on the hub seal.

Fig 7: Placing Special Tools On Hub Seal
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Holding the tool straight, drive the hub seal into position so that the seal flange bottoms out in the hub.

Fig 8: Driving Hub Seal Into Position Using Special Tool
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