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Wheel Hub: Installation

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  1. NOTE: The wheel hub bearings must be prelubricated with grease prior to installation. Pack each bearing with a bearing packing tool.

    Clean, inspect and pack the inner and outer bearings with grease.

    Material: Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease / XG-1-E1 (ESA-M1C75-B)

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  2. Install the new inner wheel hub seal. Refer to: Wheel Bearings, Wheel Hub Seal and Wheel Bearing Cups .
    1. Clean the hub spindle.
    2. Coat the hub spindle with clean axle lubricant.

      Material: Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant / XY-75W85-QL (WSS-M2C942-A)

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    1. Clean the hub.
    2. Coat the hub with clean axle lubricant.

      Material: Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant / XY-75W85-QL (WSS-M2C942-A)

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  5. Install the wheel hub.
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  6. 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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  7. NOTE: LH shown RH 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 deg. Stage 3: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

    GFD405125Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • 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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  9. Install the axle shaft. Refer to: Axle Shaft .
  10. Install the brake disc. Refer to: Brake Disc .
  11. Check the differential fluid level. Refer to: Differential Fluid Level Check .
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