E 350 1 Ton Van V10-6.8L VIN S (1997)
Axle Bearing: Service and Repair
Installation
CAUTION: Check for proper seating of the new bearing cups by trying to insert a 0.038-mm (0.0015-inch) feeler gauge between the cups and the rear
hub. The gauge should not enter beneath the cup. Check several places to make sure the cups are squarely seated.
1. Install the bearing cups.
2. Pack each bearing cone and roller assembly with a lithium-base grease, Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or -K or equivalent meeting Ford
specification ESA-M1C75-B. Use a suitable bearing packer.
3. Place the rear wheel bearing inner cone and roller in the rear hub.
4. Install a new hub inner seal with the Seal Replacer or Seal Replacer and Threaded Drawbar.
5. Wrap the threads of the spindle with electrician's tape.
6. Position the rear hub at the rear axle housing.
7. Carefully slide the rear hub straight (to avoid seal damage) onto the axle housing spindle. Remove the electrician's tape.
8. Install the outer wheel bearing cone and roller.
9. Slide the hub nut onto the spindle, engaging the keyway with the hub nut tab.
10. Install the Hub Locknut Wrench into the four hub nut slots. Tighten the hub nut to 88-102 Nm (65-75 ft. lbs.). Rotate the rear hub occasionally
