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Wheel Hub: Service and Repair
Rear Hub & Bearing

Drum Brakes

REMOVAL

Fig. 2 Exploded View Of Rear Axle Hub & Bearing Assembly

1.

Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.

2.

Check wheel bearing endplay as follows:
a. Position dial indicator against hub cap as shown in Fig. 1.
b. Push and pull brake drum by hand in axial direction and measure endplay.
c. If endplay exceeds .0079 inch (2mm), replace wheel bearing.

Brake Pipe

Disconnect the brake pipe with the SST.

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