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Removal And Installation: Hublock: Installation

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  1. Install a new gasket and O-ring on the hublock.
    Fig 1: Locating Gasket And O-Ring
    G04650805Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Rotate the hublock dial clockwise to the LOCK position, then apply the specified grease to the inner and outer splines.
    Fig 2: Locating Inner And Outer Splines
    G04650806Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. NOTE: Wiggle the axle shaft while sliding the hublock on the splines to ease installation.
  4. Slowly rotate the wheel hub while installing the hublock into the hub.
    • Push the hublock in firmly by hand to seat the O-ring seal completely.
  5. Rotate the hublock dial counterclockwise to the AUTO position.
    • Be sure that the axle shaft turns freely.
  6. Tighten the new hublock screws to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
  7. Dual rear wheel vehicles 

  8. Install the front wheel hub extender and nuts.
    • Tighten to 176 Nm (130 lb-ft).
      Fig 3: Locating Front Wheel Hub Extender Nuts
      G04650807Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the rear wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .