Rear Axle Shafts & Bearings: Installation

To install machined shoulder type, drive or press inner and outer bearing cups into place using a suitable tool. Make sure that cups are firmly seated against shoulders in hub. To install snap ring type, insert outer bearing cone into hub. Insert bearing cup into hub and drive beyond snap ring groove. Install snap ring. Drive cone and cup assembly back against snap ring making sure that it is fully seated. Install inner bearing cup and cone. Install seals. Adjust wheel bearing. See Rear Wheel Bearing Adjustment in WHEEL ALIGNMENT Section.