F 150 4WD Pickup V8-302 5.0L (1986)
9. Clean old grease or dirt from these parts and replace if signs of excessive wear are noted.
ASSEMBLY
1. Using lithium-base grease, thoroughly lubricate the needle bearing and pack the spindle face that mates with the spindle bore seal.
2. Assemble the spindle over the axle shaft onto the knuckle studs.
3. Remove the inner bearing cone and grease seal and bearing cups from the hub using a bearing cup puller and impact slide hammer.
4. Inspect bearing cups for pits or cracks. If necessary, remove them with a drift. If new cups are installed, install new cone and roller assemblies.
5. Lubricate bearings with lithium-base grease or equivalent. Clean all old grease from the hub. Pack the cones and rollers. If a bearing packer is not
available, work as much lubricant as possible between the rollers and cages.
6. Position inner bearing cone and roller in the inner cup and install grease seal.
7. Carefully position hub and disc assembly on the spindle.
8. Install outer bearing cone and roller, and the adjusting nut or locknuts and lockwashers.
NOTE: On Dana Model 44 Front drive axles, the metal stamping on the adjusting nut must face inboard (towards the spindle). Make sure the
inner diameter key on the nut enters the spindle keyway.
9. Adjust the wheel bearings. See: Wheel Bearing/Adjustments
10. Install tire and wheel.
11. Install the locking hubs.
12. Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle.
