Wheel Hub: Installation

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All vehicles

Install the new inner wheel hub seal. REFER to: Wheel Bearings, Wheel Hub Seal and Wheel Bearing Cups .
Clean and lube the hub spindle.
1. Clean the hub spindle.
2. Coat the hub spindle with clean axle lubricant.
  Material: Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant / XY-75W140-QL (WSL-M2C192-A)
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Clean and inspect the hub.
1. Clean the hub.
2. Coat the hub with clean axle lubricant.
  Material: Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant / XY-75W140-QL (WSL-M2C192-A)
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Vehicles equipped with Dual Rear Wheel (DRW)
Install the brake rotor and the brake rotor bolts.
Torque: 114 lb.ft (155 Nm)

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All vehicles
NOTE: DRW shown in illustration, SRW is similar.

Install the wheel hub assembly.

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NOTE: The wheel hub bearings must be prelubricated with grease prior to installation. Pack each bearing with a bearing packing tool. Also apply grease to the thrust surface of the bearing.

Install the outer wheel hub bearing.

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NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.

NOTE: DRW shown in illustration, SRW is similar.

NOTE: Always apply inward pressure when tightening or loosening the hub nut.

NOTE: The wheel hub nuts are RH thread (right hub), and LH thread (left hub).

NOTE: Rotate the wheel hub occasionally while tightening the hub nut.

Using the special tool, install the hub nut.

Use Special Service Tool: 205-282 (T88T-4252-A) Socket, Wheel Hub Nut.

Torque:

Stage 1: 70 lb.ft (95 Nm)

Stage 2: Loosen: 180°

Stage 3: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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- Zero the Dial Indicator Gauge with the Holding Fixture.
- Use Special Service Tool: 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) Holding Fixture with Dial Indicator Gauge.
- Place the dial indicator tip on the outboard surface of the wheel hub and verify there is no side-to-side end play.
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Install the axle shaft. REFER to: Axle Shaft .
Vehicles equipped with Dual Rear Wheel (DRW)
Install the brake caliper anchor plate. REFER to: Brake Caliper Anchor Plate .
Vehicles equipped with Single Rear Wheel (SRW)
Install the brake disc. REFER to: Brake Disc .
All vehicles
Check the differential fluid level. REFER to: Differential Fluid Level Check - Vehicles With: Dana M275. Refer to: Differential Fluid Level Check - Vehicles With: Dana M300.