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Wheel Hub & Bearing Assembly: Installation

  1. To install new wheel stud, lubricate stud bore and install stud. Place 4 washers on stud and install stud nut reversed (flat side to washers). Tighten stud nut to draw stud into hub bore. Remove nut and washers. Install hub and bearing assembly onto axle shaft, if removed. Install and tighten hub and bearing bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  table at end of this article.
  2. With hub and bearing assembly installed, tighten drive axle nut to 181 ft. lbs. (245 N.m) on "K" Series, or 173 ft. lbs. (235 N.m) on "T" Series. Install drive axle nut cover, new cotter pin and dust cover. Do not back off nut to install cotter pin.
  3. Install brake rotor and caliper. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Depress brake pedal several times to extend caliper piston after installation.