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Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub: Installation

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  1. Finger tight at this stage.
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  2. NOTE: Push the halfshaft into the wheel hub to gain access for tightening the wheel bearing and wheel hub bolts.
    • Tighten the new bolts to 165 Nm (122 lb-ft) in the sequence shown.
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  3. Install the brake disc. REFER to BRAKE DISC .
  4. NOTE: Do not tighten the front wheel hub nut with the vehicle on the ground. The nut must be tightened to specification before the vehicle is lowered onto the wheels. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.
    NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating and use the previously removed wheel hub nut, seat the halfshaft.
    • Tighten the previously removed nut to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
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  6. NOTE: The wheel hub nut contains a one time locking chemical that is activated by the heat created when it is tightened. Install and tighten the new wheel hub nut to specification within 5 minutes of starting it on the threads. Always install a new wheel hub nut after loosening or when not tightened within the specified time or damage to the components can occur.
    • Tighten the new nut to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
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  7. Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, REFER to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .