Wheel Bearings, Wheel Hub Seal and Wheel Bearing Cups: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2018 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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- Clean the hub.
- Coat the hub with clean axle lubricant.
Material: Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant / XY-75W85-QL (WSS-M2C942-A)
- Using the special tools, install the new inner and outer bearing cups.
Use Special Service Tool: 205-098 (T75T-1176-A) Drawbar, Rear Axle, 205-099 (T75T-1225-A) Installer, Axle Bearing, 205-100 (T75T-1225-B) Installer, Axle Bearing.
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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.
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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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 new inner wheel hub bearing.
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NOTE: The inner wheel hub seal surface should be clean of all foreign material before installation.
Using the special tools, install the new inner wheel hub seal.
Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle, 205-422 Installer, Wheel Hub Oil Seal (10 1/2).
- Install the wheel hub. REFER to: Wheel Hub .