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Wheel Bearing > < Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement|Page 10681
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Important: If the wheel hub assembly does not fully seat itself onto the axle shaft spindle and is removed, the wheel hub seal must be
replaced.

14. Install the wheel hub to the axle housing.

15. Install the adjusting nut to the hub using the J 2222-C .
16. Adjust the wheel bearings. Refer to Wheel Bearing Adjustment .
17. Install the axle shaft.
18. Install the brake caliper bracket.
19. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
20. Inspect and add axle lubricant to the axle housing, if necessary.
21. Lower the vehicle.

Wheel Bearing > < Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement|Page 10681