Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - F-250/F-350: Removal
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Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- Remove the brake caliper anchor plate. Refer to: Brake Caliper Anchor Plate .
- Remove the grease cap.
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- Remove and discard the cotter pin.
- Remove the spindle nut retainer.
- Remove and discard the wheel spindle nut and washer.
- Remove the outer wheel bearing.
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NOTE: Use extreme care not to damage the spindle when removing the bearing or the hub.
Remove the front wheel hub assembly.
- Remove and discard the inner wheel bearing seal.
- Remove the inner wheel bearing.
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NOTE: Do not spin the bearings dry with compressed air or damage to bearings may occur.NOTE: Remove all traces of lubricant from the bearings. Inspect bearings and bearing cups for pitting, spalling or unusual wear. If either bearings or bearing cups are worn or damaged, both bearings and bearing cups should be installed new.NOTE: It is recommended that bearings and bearing cups be installed in sets. If cups are worn or damaged, install the inner and outer bearing cups in the hub with an appropriate bearing cup driver tool. Check for correct seating of the new bearing cups by trying to insert a 0.38 mm (0.015 in) feeler gauge between the bottom face of the cup and wheel hub seat. It should not be possible to insert the feeler gauge.
Clean and inspect the wheel bearings.
- Clean and inspect the spindle.
- If necessary. Clean and inspect the hub.
- If necessary. Use a brass drift to remove the inner wheel bearing cup.
- If necessary. Use a brass drift to remove the outer wheel bearing cup.