Installation Procedure
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- Lubricate the following with a light coat of high melting point EP bearing lubricant:
- The outer wheel bearing
- The inner wheel bearing
- The outer wheel bearing cup
- The inner wheel bearing cup
- The axle hub spindle
- Install the outer bearing into the wheel hub.
- Install the outer bearing cup into the wheel hub.
- Using the J 44419 (2) and the J 8092 (1), install the outer bearing cup into the wheel hub.
- Install the retaining ring into the groove.
- Using the J 24426 (2) and the J 8092 (1), turn the wheel hub over and seat the outer bearing assembly against the retaining ring.
- Turn the wheel hub over and install the inner bearing cup.
- Using the J 24427 (2) and the J 8092 (1), install the inner bearing cup into the wheel hub.
- Install the inner bearing.
- Using the J 44420 (2) and the J 8092 (1), install the new oil seal. See Special Tools .
- Install the rotor, if necessary. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (1500 Series) or Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (2500 Series) .
- Apply a light coat of high melting point EP bearing lubricant to the axle housing spindle.
- Install the wheel hub to the axle housing.
- Using the J 2222-C , install the adjusting nut to the hub.
- Adjust the wheel bearings. Refer to Wheel Bearing Adjustment .
- Install the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement .
- Install the brake caliper bracket. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (1500 Series) or Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (2500 Series) .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Inspect and add axle lubricant to the axle housing, if necessary. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (8.6 Inch Axle) or Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (9.5 Inch LD Axle) .
- Lower the vehicle.
IMPORTANT:
Drive the outer bearing cup into the wheel hub until it is just past the retaining ring groove. Do not bottom out the bearing assembly in the bore.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure that the retaining ring is fully and evenly seated in the groove.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure that the outer bearing assembly rotates freely in the hub.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure the seal is fully seated in the hub bore.
IMPORTANT:
If the wheel hub assembly does not fully seat itself onto the axle shaft spindle and is removed, the wheel hub seal must be replaced.