Wheel Bearing And Wheel Hub: Installing

-- Carefully slide wheel hub/wheel bearing unit onto stub axle.

Make sure that wheel hubs/wheel bearing unit do not cant!

-- Tighten using a new multi-point socket head bolt.

NOTE:

First tighten bolt to specified tightening specification using torque wrench.

Use a rigid wrench to apply additional torque angle.

-- Drive in dust cap using installation sleeve 3241/4.

Fig 1: Identifying Dust Cap Installation Sleeve 3241/4

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NOTE:

Always replace dust caps.

Damaged dust caps allow moisture to enter. Therefore, always use the tool shown.

Further installation is performed in reverse order.

-- Install the wheel and tighten the wheel bolts. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION .