RAM 2500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1998)
Brake Shield
3. Position hub spacer and brake shield on bolts just installed in knuckle.
4. Align rotor hub with drive shaft and start shaft into rotor hub splines.
5. Align bolt holes in hub bearing flange with bolts installed in knuckle. Then thread bolts into bearing flange far enough to hold assembly in place.
6. Install remaining bolts. Tighten hub bearing bolts to 170 Nm (125 ft. lbs.).
7. Install washer and hub nut and tighten to 237 Nm (175 ft. lbs.).
8.
Install new cotter pin in hub nut. Tighten nut as needed to align cotter pin hole in shaft with opening in nut.
9. Install brake caliper and ABS wheel speed sensor if equipped.
10. Install wheel and tire assemblies.
11. Remove support and lower the vehicle.
12. Apply brakes several times to seat brake shoes and caliper piston. Do not move vehicle until firm brake pedal is obtained.
Hub/Bearing w/8 Studs
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
Hub Extension
3. Remove hub extension mounting nuts and remove the extension from the rotor if equipped.
4. Remove brake caliper.
