Wheel Bearing Unit, Removing And Installing: Installing

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-- Carefully install the wheel hub/wheel bearing unit -2- onto the stub axle.

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Hub/ Bearing Unit

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CAUTION:

Make sure that the wheel hubs/wheel bearing unit does not tilt!

-- Install the new bolt -1- and tighten it to the tightening specification.

NOTE:

First tighten the bolt to the specification using the torque wrench.

Using a rigid wrench when tightening additionally.

Fig 2: Never Use An Impact Wrench On Bolt -1- Using Bit XZN 18 T10162 -2-

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CAUTION:

Never use an impact wrench when tightening the bolt -1- using the : T10162A -2-.

-- Install the new dust cap -1-.

Fig 3: Dust Cap

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Always Replace Dust Caps.

Damaged Dust Caps Allow Moisture to Enter. Therefore, always use the Tool Shown.

Further installation is the reverse order of removal.

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