Sable V6-232 3.8L (1988)
Inner Bearing Replacement
1. If inner or outer bearing cups were removed, install replacement cups using Driver Handle T80T-4000-W and Bearing Cup Replacers
T73T-1217-A and T77F-1217-B or equivalent.
CAUTION: Do not use cone and roller assembly to install cup as this will cause damage to bearing cup, and cone and roller assembly.
Support drum hub on wood block to prevent damage.
Ensure cups are properly seated in hub.
2. Make sure all spindle and bearing surfaces are clean.
3. Using a bearing packer, pack the bearing assemblies with Long-Life Lubricant C1AZ19590-BA or equivalent.
If a packer is not available, work in as much specified grease as possible between rollers and cages.
Grease cup surfaces.
Rear Hub Seal Replacer
4. Place inner bearing cone and roller assembly in inner cup. Apply light film of grease to lips of a new grease seal and install seal with Rear Hub
Seal Replacer T56T-4676-B or equivalent. Ensure the retainer flange Is seated all around.
5. Apply light film of grease on spindle shaft bearing surfaces.
6. Install hub and drum assembly on spindle. Keep hub centered on spindle to prevent damage to grease seal and spindle threads.
7. Install outer bearing assembly and keyed flat washer on spindle.
Install adjusting nut finger-tight.
Adjust wheel bearings. See: Adjustments
Install a new cotter pin.
8. Install grease cap. Replace with new cap if corrosion is present on inside surface.
9. Place wheel and tire on drum. Instal' lug nuts and tighten alternately to draw wheel evenly against hub and drum.
10. Lower vehicle and tighten lug nuts to 109-142 NM (85-105 ft-lbs).
Do not use power tools.
Install wheelcover.
