Excursion 4WD V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (2001)
2. CAUTION: The hub bearings must be prelubed prior to installation.
Fill the hub cavity with 29.6 ml (1 oz) of axle lubricant.
3. CAUTION: Use extreme care not to damage the hub seal by allowing it to contact the spindle during installation.
NOTE: Coat the spindle and hub seal inside diameter with axle lubricant.
NOTE: Installing the rear hub in this manner causes the outer bearing to act as a pilot making the installation easier.
Push the rear hub and outer bearing onto the spindle as an assembly.
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Hold the outer bearing seated and use the bearing as a pilot.
4. CAUTION: Install a new hub nut if the hub nut comes apart during installation.
CAUTION: Make sure the hub nut tab is located in the keyway prior to thread engagement.
Install the hub nut on the spindle.
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Turn the hub nut clockwise for right-hand thread or counterclockwise for left-hand thread.
