F 250 4WD HD Pickup V8-460 7.5L VIN G EFI (1997)
Hub, Disc And Outer Bearing Removal
6. Remove the front disc brake hub and rotor. The front outer wheel bearing will slide out as the hub is removed.
7. Remove the retaining nuts of the front wheel spindle. Carefully remove the front wheel spindle from the knuckle studs and halfshaft. If necessary,
lightly tap the end of the spindle with a rawhide hammer to remove.
8. Clean old grease from the needle bearings and the bore seal of the front wheel spindle.
9. Clean any old grease or dirt from these parts and replace if signs of excessive wear are noted.
ASSEMBLY
1. Using High-Temperature 4x4 Front Axle and Wheel Bearing Grease E8TZ-19590-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C198-A,
thoroughly lubricate the needle bearing and coat the front wheel spindles or face that mates with the seals of the front wheel spindle.
2. Assemble the front wheel spindle over the halfshaft onto the knuckle studs. Tighten the retaining nuts to 68-81 Nm (50-60 ft. lbs.).
3. Remove the front inner wheel bearing, wheel hub grease seal from the front disc brake hub and rotor using Bearing Cup Puller T77F-1102-A and
Impact Slide Hammer T50T-100-A. Inspect bearings and replace as necessary.
4. Inspect the bearing cups for pits or cracks. If necessary, remove with a drift. If new cups are installed, install new cones and rollers.
5. Lubricate the bearings with High Temperature 4x4 Front Axle and Wheel Bearing Grease E8TZ-19590-A or equivalent meeting Ford
Specification ESA-M1C198-A. Clean all old grease from the front disc brake hub and rotor. Pack the cones and rollers. If a bearing packer is not
available, work as much lubricant as possible between the rollers and the cages.
6. Position the front inner wheel bearing in the inner cup and install the new wheel hub grease seal using a hammer, Driver Handle T80T-4000-W
and the proper seal installer.
7. Carefully position the hub and disc assembly on the front wheel spindle.
8. Install the front outer wheel bearing, and wheel retainer nut or lock nuts and lockwashers.
9. Adjust the wheel bearings.
10. For vehicles with automatic locking hubs, install cam assembly.
11. Install three-piece thrust washers (first metal, second plastic, third splined) and C-ring or snap ring on the halfshaft groove.
CAUTION: Improper sequence of three-piece thrust washers will result in excessive wear of assembly.
12. Install calipers and pads.
13. Install tire and wheel.
14. Install the locking hubs.
