Wheel Bearings: Installation
- Lubricate bearings with gear oil. Place outer bearing cup into hub from rear. Using Driver Handle (J-8092) and Bearing Cup Installer (J-8608), drive cup into hub beyond retaining ring groove.NOTE: Ensure Bearing Cup Installer (J-8608) is installed upside down on Driver Handle (J-8092) so chamfer does not contact bearing cup.
- Install outer bearing retaining ring. Using Outer Bearing Cup Remover/Installer (J-24426), drive outer cup back against retaining ring until seated. Place inner bearing cup into hub. Using Driver Handle (J-8092) and Inner Bearing Cup Installer (J-24427), drive cup into hub until seated against hub shoulder.
- Install inner bearing. Pack cavity between seal lips with high melting point wheel bearing lubricant. Position seal in hub bore. Using Seal Installer (J-24428), carefully drive seal into hub until seal is flush with edge of hub. Place hub assembly onto axle housing. Install outer bearing. Using Wheel Bearing Nut Wrench (J-2222L), install adjusting nut.
- Tighten adjusting nut to 50 ft. lbs. (70 N.m) while rotating hub. Ensure bearing cones are seated and in contact with spindle shoulder. Back off nut. Tighten finger tight against bearing. Install key and retaining ring.