RAM 2500 Van V8-318 5.2L VIN T Magnum CNG SFI (1997)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Front
REMOVAL
1. Lock brake pedal in up position.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
4. Remove disc brake caliper.
5. Remove the dust cap, cotter pin, and remaining hub components from spindle.
6. Carefully slide the hub/rotor from spindle.
CAUTION: Use care to prevent inner wheel bearing and seal from contacting spindle threads during removal).
7. Remove the seal and inner wheel bearing from the hub/rotor. Remove the inner bearing races from hub/rotor with a pin punch.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the new bearing cup(s) with an appropriate installation tool.
2. Apply a coating of Mopar (R) Wheel Bearing Grease to inner surface area of hub. Install inner wheel bearing and new bearing seal.
3. Inspect bearing and seal contact surfaces on spindle for burrs and or roughness.
4. Remove all rough contact surfaces from spindle. Apply a coating of lubricant.
CAUTION: Use care to prevent inner wheel bearing and seal from contacting spindle threads during installation.
5. Carefully slide the hub/rotor onto spindle. Install outer wheel bearing, washer and retaining nut.
6. Tighten the nut to 41 - 54 Nm (30 - 40 ft. lbs.) to preload bearing while rotating the hub/rotor. Stop hub/rotor and loosen nut to completely release
bearing preload torque. Tighten the nut finger-tight and install the nut lock. Install a new cotter pin.
7. The adjustment (above) should have 0.254 - 0.0762 mm (0.001 - 0.003 inch) end play.
8. Clean the dust cap and apply a coating lubricant to the internal surface. Do not fill the dust cap with lubricant. Install the cap.
9. Install disc brake caliper.
10. Install the wheel and tire assembly and lower the vehicle.
