Wheel Hub: Installation

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All vehicles

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).

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Clean and inspect the hub spindle. 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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Vehicles with Drum In Hat Parking Brake
Clean and inspect the hub spindle. 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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Install the wheel hub.

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All vehicles
Install the wheel hub.

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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: SRW shown, others similar.

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

LH shown RH similar.

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

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

Using the special tool, install the hub nut.Use Special Service Tool: 205-1007 Socket, Axle Nut.

Torque:Stage 1: 70 lb.ft (95 Nm)Stage 2: Loosen: 180deg.Stage 3: 25 lb.ft (34 Nm)

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Vehicles equipped with Drum in Hat
Using the special tool, install the wheel hub nut.Use Special Service Tool: 205-1007 Socket, Axle Nut.
Torque:Stage 1: 65 lb.ft (88 Nm)Stage 2: Loosen: 180deg.Stage 3: 25 lb.ft (34 Nm)

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All vehicles
- Zero the Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture.
- 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 brake disc. Refer to: BRAKE DISC
Check the differential fluid level. Refer to: Differential Fluid Level Check .