F 350 4WD Super Duty V8-6.4L DSL Turbo (2008)
10. Remove the wheel hub. For additional information, refer to Front Suspension &/or Steering Knuckle.
11. Carry out the following steps for the needle bearing visual inspection:
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With the wheel hub on a bench, visually inspect the needle bearing.
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Check for any rust, wear or damage.
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Check the condition of the rollers.
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Make sure there is a small amount of grease on the needle bearing.
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If the needle bearing has rust, is worn or damaged, install a new needle bearing.
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If the needle bearing looks OK, go to the next step.
12. Carry out the following steps for the wheel bearing roughness inspection:
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With the wheel hub on a bench, rotate the outer flange of the wheel bearing while applying downward pressure.
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If the wheel bearing rotates freely, without roughness, check the bearing for noise.
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If the wheel bearing does not rotate freely, install a new bearing.
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Rotate the outer flange of the wheel bearing while applying downward pressure. Using a stethoscope, check the wheel bearing for noise.
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If the wheel bearing rotates freely, without noise, the wheel bearing is OK. Conduct a diagnosis on other suspect components or systems.
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If the wheel bearing does not rotate without noise, install a new bearing.
13. Install the wheel hub. For additional information, refer to Front Suspension &/or Steering Knuckle.
