Excursion 4WD V10-6.8L VIN S (2000)
15. Inspect the seal surface and inner shoulder for scratches and damage.
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Remove all scratches, gouges or galling damage with #600 or finer crocus cloth.
Installation
1. Note: Clean the spindle thoroughly after removing the rear hub.
Coat the spindle with axle lubricant.
2. CAUTION: The hub bearings must be prelubed prior to installation.
Fill the hub cavity with 29.6 ml. (1 oz.) of SAE75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent meeting Ford
specification WSL-M2C192A.
3. CAUTION: Use extreme care not to damage the hub seal by allowing it to contact the spindle during installation.
Note:
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Coat the spindle and hub seal inside diameter with SAE75W-140 High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent
meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.
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Installing the rear hub in this manner causes the outer bearing to act as a pilot making the installation easier.
