Wheel Bearing: Installation: Notes

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If necessary, install a disc brake shield. See Figure .
Using the special tool, install the wheel bearing into the wheel knuckle.
NOTE: Special Tool 205-278 is not seen in place. It is located behind the wheel knuckle.

Fig 1: Installing Wheel Bearing
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Install the snap ring. See Figure .
Using the special tool, press the wheel hub into the wheel bearing.

Fig 2: Installing Wheel Hub Into Wheel Bearing
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Install the wheel knuckle. Position the wheel knuckle. Install the strut-to-wheel knuckle bolts. See Figure .
Using the special tool, insert the halfshaft into the wheel hub.

Fig 3: Installing Halfshaft
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Install the pinch bolt into the wheel knuckle. See Figure . Position and align the ball joint stud into the wheel knuckle.