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

Dana 80 

1. 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: Identifying Inner & Outer Bearing Cups

     Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

   Dana S135 

2. 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: Identifying Inner & Outer Bearing Cups

        Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

   All axles 

3. Install the inner rear wheel bearing in the rear hub.
4. 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 Rear Hub Seal

     Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
5. Position the rear brake disc on the rear hub and install the bolts.
   Fig 4: Identifying Rear Hub-To-Brakes Disc Bolts

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
6. Install the rear hub and brake disc assembly. Refer to Hub .