E 450 V8-5.4L (2009)
5. Remove the inner and outer bearing cups in the following sequence.
1. Use the Rear Wheel Hub Bearing Cup and Adapter to remove the inner bearing cup.
2. Use the Rear Wheel Hub Bearing Cup Remover and Adapter to remove the outer bearing cup.
6. Clean the following components:
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The rear axle housing spindle.
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All the old grease and axle lubricant from the rear hub.
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The rear wheel bearings and cups.
7. Inspect the bearing races and rollers for pitting, galling or erratic wear patterns. Check the rollers for end wear. Discard the bearings, if necessary.
1. A typical new bearing roller.
2. A worn bearing roller.
Installation
1. Using the Rear Axle Drawbar and Rear Wheel Hub Bearing Cup Installers, install the inner and outer bearing cups.
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Check to see if a 0.038 mm (0.0015 in) feeler gauge can be inserted between the cups and the rear hub at any point around each cup. Reseat the
bearing cups, if necessary.
2. Using a suitable seal installer, install the inner rear wheel bearing in the rear hub.
3. Position the rear brake disc on the rear hub and install the 8 bolts.
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Tighten to 104 Nm (77 lb-ft).
4. Install the rear hub and brake disc assembly. For additional information, refer to Wheel Hub See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair.
