Wheel Bearing: Installation

To install, reverse removal procedure. Press in outer race of inner bearing using Bearing Installer (925220000). Press outer race of outer bearing using Bearing Installer (921130000). Stepped surface of spacer must face toward bearing. Use new lock washer and new "O" ring for dust cap.

Fig 1: Rear Suspension & Strut Assembly (Legacy Shown; SVX Is Similar To Legacy 4WD)

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1. Install new inner and outer oil seals using Installer (925530000). To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten inner arm housing ring nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table at end of article. Lock ring nut by staking a point on housing surface facing ring nut groove.
2. Torque hub nut to specification. Ensure washer is positioned behind hub nut. Bleed brakes. Check rear wheel alignment. See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in the WHEEL ALIGNMENT Section.

1. Ensure axle housing is free of foreign particles. Use Housing Stand (927430000) and Bearing Remover (927440000) to press bearing into housing. Press in outer race while installing bearing. Install snap ring. Use Housing Stand (927430000) and Oil Seal Installer (927460000) to install oil seal.
2. Push oil seal into housing until it touches snap ring. Invert both Housing Stand (927430000) and Oil Seal Installer (927460000). Install inner oil seal until it touches bottom. Press sub seal into place. Apply Shell Grease (6459) to oil seal lip.
3. Install backing plate. Use Hub Stand (927080000) and Hub Installer (927450000) to press bearing into hub. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.