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Removal And Installation: Hub: Installation

    WARNING: Install a new rear hub seal (1175) after removing the rear hub from the axle. A damaged or worn seal can permit bearing lubricant to reach the brake linings, resulting in ineffective brake operation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    CAUTION: Clean and remove any dirt or foreign material in the rear hub bolt holes.
  1. Install a new rear hub seal. For additional information, refer to BEARINGS, CUPS AND SEALS .
  2. Position the rear brake disc on the rear hub and install the bolts.
    Fig 1: Positioning Rear Brake Disc On Rear Hub
    G02173198Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. CAUTION: Thoroughly clean the spindle. Wrap the spindle threads with electrician's tape to prevent damage while installing the rear hub and brake disc assembly.
    CAUTION: Lightly coat the spindle and pack each rear wheel bearing with Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.
    Fig 2: Removing Electrician'S Tape
    G02173199Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Prepare the spindle for rear hub installation.
  4. Slide the rear hub and brake disc assembly over the axle housing spindle.
    • Remove the electrician's tape.
  5. Install the outer rear wheel bearing.
    Fig 3: Installing Outer Rear Wheel Bearing
    G02173200Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Start the hub nut making sure that the tab aligns correctly in the keyway prior to thread engagement.
    Fig 4: Positioning Hub Nut
    G02173201Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. NOTE: The following hub nut tightening sequence will prevent side-to-side end play of the hub and brake disc assembly.
    NOTE: Apply inward pressure to the socket to separate the ratcheting components of the hub nut.
    Fig 5: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Hub Nut
    G02173202Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. To adjust the bearings, tighten the nut to specification.
  8. Back off the nut 90 degrees.
  9. Tighten the nut to specification.
    • To verify that there is no side-to-side end play, attach a magnetically mounted dial indicator to the spindle end and place the dial indicator tip on the outboard surface of the hub. Check for side-to-side end play.
    • Final bearing adjustment has zero end play. The maximum torque to rotate the hub is 2.3 Nm (20 lb-in) when end play is zero.
    Fig 6: Tightening Hub Nut
    G02173203Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the axle shaft (4234). For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFT .
    Fig 7: Installing Axle Shaft (4234)
    G02173204Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the anchor plate. For additional information, refer to DISC - EXCURSION, F250-F550 SUPER DUTY PICKUP .
    Fig 8: Installing Anchor Plate
    G02173205Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the tire and wheel assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
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