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Wheel Hub: Installation

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  1. NOTE: Install a new rear hub seal 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.
    NOTE: Clean and remove any dirt or foreign material in the rear hub bolt holes or damage to components may occur.

    Install a new rear hub seal. For additional information, refer to WHEEL BEARINGS, WHEEL HUB SEAL AND WHEEL BEARING CUPS .

  2. Position the rear brake disc on the rear hub and install the 8 bolts.
    • Tighten to 155 Nm (114 lb-ft).
      Fig 1: Locating Rear Hub Bolts
      G07967653Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Wrap the spindle threads with electrician's tape to prevent damage while installing the rear hub and brake disc assembly.
  4. Lightly coat the spindle and pack each rear wheel bearing with premium long-life grease.
  5. Slide the rear hub and brake disc assembly over the axle housing spindle.
    • Remove the electrician's tape.
  6. Install the outer rear wheel bearing.
    Fig 2: Locating Outer Rear Wheel Bearing
    G06136927Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Start the hub nut making sure that the tab aligns correctly in the keyway prior to thread engagement.
    Fig 3: Locating Hub Nut Tab
    G06136928Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. 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.

    To adjust the bearings, tighten the hub nut.

    • Tighten to 95 Nm (70 lb-ft).
      Fig 4: Tightening Hub Nut
      G06776978Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Back off the hub nut 90 degrees.
  10. Tighten the hub nut.
    • Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  11. 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 5: Tightening Hub Nut
      G06776978Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFT .
    Fig 6: Locating Axle Shaft
    G07967649Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the brake caliper and anchor plate. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE .
    Fig 7: Locating Brake Caliper Anchor Plate
    G07967648Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
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