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

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For model 80, using the Rear Axle Drawbar and the Rear Wheel Hub Bearing Cup Installers 205-100 and 205-480, 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: Locating Inner And Outer Bearing Cup
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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 the Wheel Hub Inner Wheel Installer and Adapter.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Rear Hub Seal
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the rear brake disc on the rear hub and install the 8 bolts.
- Tighten to 155 Nm (114 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Rear Hub Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the rear wheel hub. For additional information, refer to WHEEL HUB .