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Stabilizer Bar, Sway Control > < Rear Knuckle|Removal and Installation|Page 4718
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Rear Knuckle: Service and Repair
Disassembly and Assembly

Disassembly

1.

Remove outer hub inner race from knuckle.

2.

Remove outside inner race from wheel hub.

3.

Remove inner race from wheel bearing.

4.

Remove snap ring.

5.

Install inner race (inside) of removed wheel bearing, then remove wheel bearing assembly from knuckle.

Assembly

1.

Press new wheel bearing assembly into knuckle working from outside of knuckle.

2.

Install snap ring.

3.

Coat seal lip with suitable grease.

4.

Press hub into knuckle. Do not exceed 3.3 tons.

5.

Check bearing preload as follows:
a. Place press load onto wheel hub shaft (approximately 5 tons).
b. Spin knuckle several times in both directions.
c. Ensure wheels bearings operate smoothly.

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