Econoline E350 1 Ton V8-5.4L Prop SOHC VIN Z (1998)
6. Install the outer rear wheel bearing.
NOTE: Fill the cavity in the rear hub with axle lubricant before installing the outer rear wheel bearing.
7. Install the hub nut. Rotate the rear hub occasionally while tightening to set the bearings.
8. After tightening the hub nut as per the previous step, ratchet the hub nut back 90 degrees, then tighten it to the final specification. The final bearing
adjustment is to have zero end play. The maximum torque to rotate the hub is shown in the illustration.
NOTE: This procedure is intended to provide no side-to-side end play of the hub and wheel bearings. This can be verified using the Dial
Indicator/Magnetic Base mounted to the spindle end, with the indicator on the outboard surface of the rear hub.
9. Install the anchor plate.
10. Prior to installation of the axle shaft, clean and remove any metallic debris in the hub bolt holes.
11. Inspect the axle shaft for:
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cracked material around holes.
