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Always set the wheel bearing down on the wheel hub - 2 -. 

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal. Observe the following when doing so:

Tightening specifications. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing, Wheel Bearing Unit, Shock Absorber Coil Spring Assembly Overview ] See:
Suspension/Rear Knuckle/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Suspension/Wheel Bearing Housing, Wheel Bearing Unit, Shock
Absorber Coil Spring Assembly Overview

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Install drive axle. Refer to => [ Drive Axle ] See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Suspension/Drive Axle. 

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In vehicles with air spring suspension, install air spring. Refer to => [ Air Spring ] See: Suspension/Suspension Control ( Automatic - Electronic
)/Air Spring/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Suspension/Air Spring.

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In vehicles with AWD, tighten collar bolt for outer joint of drive axle (only tighten when vehicle is standing on its wheels "Risk of accident ").
Refer to => [ Drive Axle Outer Joint Collar Bolt, Loosening and Tightening ] See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Drive Axles, Bearings and
Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Suspension/Drive Axle Outer Joint Collar Bolt, Loosening and
Tightening.

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