Wheel Bearings, Wheel Hub Seal And Wheel Bearing Cups: Installation

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For model 80, using the special tools 205-098, 205-100, and 205-278, install the inner and outer bearing cups. For model S110 or S130, use a suitable driver.
- Check to see if a 0.038 mm (0.0015 in) feeler gauge can be inserted between the cups and the rear hub at any point around each cup. Reseat the bearing cups, if necessary.

Fig 1: Installing Inner & Outer Bearing Cups

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Install the inner rear wheel bearing in the rear hub.
Install a new rear hub seal.
- For model 80, use a suitable seal installer.
- For model S110 or S130, use special tools 205-445 and 205-153.

Fig 2: Identifying Suitable Seal Installer

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Position the rear brake disc on the rear hub and install the 8 bolts.
- Tighten to 155 Nm (114 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Brake Disc-To-Hub Bolts

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Install the rear wheel hub. For additional information, refer to Wheel Hub .