Wheel Hub/Knuckle Assembly: Assembly

If the bearings or knuckle have been replaced, the bearing preload must be checked before assembly. If necessary, refer to ADJUSTMENT OF WHEEL BEARING PRELOAD .

1. If the dust shield was removed, install a new one by using the Dust Shield Replacer or equivalent.
   Fig 1: Installing Dust Shield Into Steering Knuckle

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2. Install the bearing races in the steering knuckle.
   Fig 2: Installing Bearing Race Into Steering Knuckle

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3. Pack the bearings with the Lubricant lithium grease. Pack the hub area as shown in the figure.
   Fig 3: Packing Bearings With Grease

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4. Place the inner bearing into the steering knuckle bore so that it rests in a level position.
   Fig 4: Installing Inner Bearing Into Steering Knuckle

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5. 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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6. Install the new inner oil seal in the bore.
   Fig 6: Installing Inner Oil Seal In Bore

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7. Place the original bearing preload spacer, or the spacer selected from the bearing preload check procedure in the steering knuckle bore.
8. Position the outer bearing in the steering knuckle bore.
9. Lubricate the lip of a new outer oil seal.
10. Install the new outer oil seal in the steering knuckle bore.
11. Install the knuckle assembly.
12. Use the SST and position the wheel hub assembly in the steering knuckle bore.
    Fig 7: Installing Wheel Hub Assembly Using Special Tool

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