F 150 4WD Pickup L6-300 4.9L (1983)
f.
Remove the tool and install a new snap ring.
g.
Install the yoke on the spider in position marked during disassembly.
h.
Install two new bearings and snap rings in the yoke and in the same manner as the axle shaft.
i.
Check the U-Joint for freedom of movement. If a binding condition results, tap the ears of the axle shaft sharply to relieve the binding. DO
NOT INSTALL AN AXLE SHAFT IF THE U-JOINT SHOWS SIGNS OF BINDING.
Installation
Figure 16 - SPINDLE BEARING INSTALLATION
1.
Position a new needle bearing (3123) in the spindle bore of the spindle (3107). The writing on the bearing must face the rear of the spindle. Drive
the bearing into the spindle with the Spindle Bearing Replacer, T80T-4000-R, and Driver Handle, T80T-400-W. Pack the bearing with Long Life
Lubricant (C1AZ-19590-B) ESA-M1C75-B. Install the seal (1175) in the bore against the bearing with the open end of the "V" facing the rear of
the spindle. Refer to Figure 16.
Figure 17 - SLINGER/SEAL/PLASTIC SPACER INSTALLATION