Econoline E450 V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (1998)
Wheel Fastener: Service and Repair
Rear
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Never use a hammer to remove the lug bolt. Damage to the axle flange, hub flange, wheel bearing or hub bearing can result.
1. Raise the vehicle and install safety stands.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. If drum brake, proceed to Step 4. Remove the rear disc brake caliper, rear disc support bracket and rear disc brake rotor if so equipped. Support
rear disc brake caliper with safety wire.
4. Remove the rear brake drum.
5. Using C-Frame and Clamp Assembly Tool, press the lug bolt from its seat and discard.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Never use air tools to install lug bolts. The serrations can be stripped from the stud.
1. Insert a new lug bolt in the hole in the axle flange or hub flange, making sure serrations are aligned with those made by the original lug bolt.
2. Seat new lug bolt in axle flange or hub flange.
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Place four flatwashers over the outside end of the lug bolt.
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Thread a standard lug nut with the flat side against the washers.
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Tighten the lug nut until the lug bolt head seats against the back side of the flange.
3. Remove the lug nut and flatwashers.
4. If drum brake, proceed to Step 5. Install the rear disc brake rotor, rear disc support bracket and the rear disc brake caliper, if so equipped.
5. Install the rear brake drum.
