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11. Remove wheel bearing assembly.

INSPECTION 

Axle Shaft
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Check axle shaft for straightness, cracks, damage, wear and distortion. Replace if necessary.

Wheel Bearing
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Make sure wheel bearing rolls freely and is free from noise, cracks, pitting and wear.

Axle Case
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Check axle case for yield, deformation and cracks. Replace if necessary.

INSTALLATION

1. Press new wheel bearing until it bottoms end face of bearing cage.

Maximum load P:  78 kN (8.8 US ton) 

NOTE:  Always press outer race of wheel bearing during installation.

2. Press new grease seal until it bottoms end face of bearing cage. 

NOTE:  After installing new grease seal, coat sealing lip with multipurpose grease.

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