Axle Hub Bearings: Installation
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Seat new races into drum or hub. Pack bearings using multi-purpose grease. Install inner bearing and new seal.NOTE: DO NOT reuse old grease seals.
- Clean and inspect spindle. Apply a thin coat of wheel bearing grease to polished surfaces. Install drum or hub on spindle. Install outer bearing, washer and adjusting nut.
- Tighten adjusting nut to 20-25 ft. lbs. (27-34 N.m). Back off adjusting nut 1/4 turn. Finger tighten adjusting nut. Position nut lock with slots in line with cotter pin hole on spindle. Install cotter pin, grease cap and wheel.