F 350 4WD Pickup V8-351 5.8L VIN H EFI (1997)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
CAUTION: Use of incompatible bearing lubricant could result in premature lubricant breakdown.
The recommended wheel bearing lubricant is the lithium-base grease High Temperature 4x4 Front Axle and Wheel Bearing Grease E8TZ-19590-A or
equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C198-A.
Sodium-base grease is not compatible with lithium-base grease and should not be intermixed. Therefore, before lubricating front or rear wheel bearings,
thoroughly clean all old grease from the bearing and front disc brake hub and rotor.
If bearing adjustment does not eliminate looseness or rough and noisy operation, clean and inspect the front disc brake hub and rotor and bearings. If
bearing cups or the cone and roller assemblies are worn or damaged, replace.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Raise vehicle and install safety stands.
2. Remove the wheel and tire.
3. Remove the locking hubs.
4. Remove the disc brake caliper. Securely wire the disc brake caliper to the frame.
CAUTION: Do not let the disc brake caliper hang only by the hose, or damage might occur to the hose or disc brake caliper.
5. For vehicles equipped with automatic locking hubs, remove C-ring or snap ring and three-piece thrust washers (spacers). Remove the cam
assembly and wheel bearing nut retaining key. Remove wheel bearing retainer (nut) using Hub Nut Wrench T95T-1197-B.
For vehicles with manual locking hubs, remove snap ring, three-piece thrust washers (spacers), the outer lock nut, lockwasher, and inner lock nut
using Spanner Locknut Wrench D85T-1197-A or equivalent.
Repack the wheel bearings with the specified lubricant (grease).
