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Wheel Hub: Installation

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    WARNING: Install a new rear hub seal after removing the rear hub from the axle. A damaged or worn seal can permit bearing lubricant to reach the brake linings, resulting in ineffective brake operation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
    CAUTION: Clean and remove any dirt or foreign material in the rear hub bolt holes.
  1. Install a new rear hub seal. For additional information, refer to WHEEL BEARINGS, WHEEL HUB SEAL AND WHEEL BEARING CUPS .
  2. Position the rear brake disc on the rear hub and install the bolts.
    • Tighten to 105 Nm (67 lb-ft).
      Fig 1: Locating Rear Hub Bolts
      G03883916Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. CAUTION: Thoroughly clean the spindle. Wrap the spindle threads with electrician's tape to prevent damage while installing the rear hub and brake disc assembly.
    CAUTION: Lightly coat the spindle and pack each rear wheel bearing with premium long-life grease.
    Fig 2: Locating Spindle
    G04643804Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Prepare the spindle for rear hub installation.
  4. Slide the rear hub and brake disc assembly over the axle housing spindle.
    • Remove the electrician's tape.
  5. Install the outer rear wheel bearing.
    Fig 3: Locating Outer Rear Wheel Bearing
    G03918653Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Start the hub nut making sure that the tab aligns correctly in the keyway prior to thread engagement.
    Fig 4: Locating Hub Nut
    G04643806Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. NOTE: The following hub nut tightening sequence will prevent side-to-side end play of the hub and brake disc assembly.
    NOTE: Apply inward pressure to the socket to separate the ratcheting components of the hub nut.
  7. To adjust the bearings, tighten the nut.
    • Tighten to 95 Nm (70 lb-ft).
      Fig 5: Tightening Hub Nut
      G04643807Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Back off the nut 90 degrees.
  9. Tighten the nut.
    • Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    • To verify that there is no side-to-side end play, attach a magnetically mounted dial indicator to the spindle end and place the dial indicator tip on the outboard surface of the hub. Check for side-to-side end play.
    • Final bearing adjustment has zero end play. The maximum torque to rotate the hub is 2.3 Nm (20 lb-in) when end play is zero.
      Fig 6: Tightening Hub Nut
      G04643808Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFT .
    Fig 7: Locating Axle Shaft
    G03883913Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the anchor plate. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE .
    Fig 8: Locating Anchor Plate
    G03883912Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the tire and wheel assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
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