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Removal and Installation

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WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article, refer to Safety Warnings in SERVICE INFORMATION . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

All vehicles 

  1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

    Vehicles with Dual Rear Wheels (DRW) 

  2. NOTE: The brake disc is part of the wheel hub on all DRW axle applications.

    Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly. For additional information on the Dana axle, refer to WHEEL HUBS AND BEARINGS - FULL FLOATING AXLE - DANA . For additional information on the Ford axle, refer to WHEEL HUBS AND BEARINGS - FULL FLOATING AXLE - FORD .

    • To install, tighten to 121 Nm (89 lb-ft).
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  3. Visual check. Sandpaper. Clean the specified component with the specified material/cleaner.
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  4. NOTE: Do not apply anti-seize to wheel studs or incorrect tightening of the wheel nuts may occur.
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    Vehicles with Single Rear Wheel (SRW) 

  5. NOTE: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.

    Relocate and support the component.

    • To install, tighten to 275 Nm (203 lb-ft).
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  7. Visual check. Sandpaper. Clean the specified component with the specified material/cleaner.
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  8. NOTE: Do not apply anti-seize to wheel studs or incorrect tightening of the wheel nuts may occur.

    Apply the specified chemical/lubricant with a brush.

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