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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup and 2007 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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: Installing Outer Bearing Cup In Hub Bore

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Drive the outer bearing cup into the fully seated position.

Fig 2: Driving Outer Bearing Cup Into Fully Seated Position

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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: Installing Inner Bearing Cup In Hub Bore

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Drive the inner bearing cup into the fully seated position.

Fig 4: Driving Inner Bearing Cup Into Fully Seated Position

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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.

Position the greased inner bearing in the inner bearing cup.

Fig 5: Positioning Greased Inner Bearing In Inner Bearing Cup

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

Position the slinger on the greased bearing with the tangs facing the bearing.

Fig 6: Positioning Slinger On Greased Bearing With Tangs Facing Bearing

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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

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