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Front Axle Hub/Knuckle: Assembly

  1. Press in new wheel studs.
    Fig 1: Pressing In New Wheel Studs
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  2. Mark new dust shield to match the removed dust shield.
    Fig 2: Marking New Dust Shield To Match The Removed Dust Shield
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  3. Align mark on new dust shield with knuckle.
  4. Install new dust shield with suitable tool.
    Fig 3: Installing New Dust Shield
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  5. Install new wheel bearing with suitable tool.
    Fig 4: Installing New Wheel Bearing
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  6. Install front wheel hub assembly with suitable tool.
    Fig 5: Installing Front Wheel Hub Assembly
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    NOTE:
    1. Use a new oil seal, and apply grease to seal.
    2. Install oil seal so that it is flush with knuckle.
  7. Install new oil seal with SST (0K993 331 016). 
    Fig 6: Installing New Oil Seal
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