Wheel Bearing Preload

If the dust shield was removed, install a new one by using the Dust Shield Replacer or equivalent.

Fig 1: Installing New Dust Shield
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Install the bearing races in the steering knuckle.

Fig 2: Installing Bearing Races
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Pack the bearings with the Lubricant lithium grease. Pack the hub area as shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Packing Hub Area With Lithium Grease
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Place the inner bearing into the steering knuckle bore so that it rests in a level position.

Fig 4: Placing Inner Bearing Into Steering Knuckle Bore
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Lubricate the lip of the new inner oil seal. Apply a sufficient amount of lubricate to the cutting parts along the edge of seal lip.

Fig 5: Lubricating Lip Of New Inner Oil Seal
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Install the new inner oil seal in the bore.

Fig 6: Install New Inner Oil Seal Into Bore
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Place the original bearing preload spacer, or the spacer selected from the bearing preload check procedure in the steering knuckle bore.
Position the outer bearing in the steering knuckle bore.
Lubricate the lip of a new outer oil seal.
Install the new outer oil seal in the steering knuckle bore.
Install the knuckle assembly.
Use the SST and position the wheel hub assembly in the steering knuckle bore.

Fig 7: Removing/Installing Wheel Hub Assembly Using Special Tool
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