E 350 1 Ton Van V10-6.8L VIN S (1997)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Assembly
1. Install the bearing cups.
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.
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 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.
