Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - F-250/F-350: Installation

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NOTE: Remove any foreign material before installing the bearing cup.

If necessary. Use a brass drift to install the outer wheel bearing cup.

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NOTE: Remove any foreign material before installing the bearing cup.

If necessary. Use a brass drift to install the inner wheel bearing cup.

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

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

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Install the inner wheel bearing.

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Install a new front wheel hub grease seal.

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NOTE: Use extreme care not to damage the spindle when installing the hub.

Install the front wheel hub assembly.

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Install the outer wheel bearing.

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NOTE: Only tighten the nut finger tight at this stage.

Install the new wheel spindle washer and nut.

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Adjust the wheel bearing. Refer to: Wheel Bearing Adjustment - F-250/F-350 .
Install the brake caliper anchor plate. Refer to: Brake Caliper Anchor Plate .