Cougar/XR7 V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Wheel Bearing: Description and Operation
Rear
The rear wheel assembly has the following characteristics:
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Each rear wheel is bolted to a rear hub.
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There are two opposed and tapered roller rear wheel bearings (inner and outer) with grease retainer seals (inner and outer), encased in one single
cup or cartridge.
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This rear wheel bearing is pressed into the rear wheel knuckle bore from the inboard side until it rests against the shoulder on the outboard side.
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A snap ring is installed in a groove on the inboard side of the knuckle bore for added bearing retention.
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A bearing dust seal is installed on the CV joint, inboard of the rear wheel knuckle, rear wheel bearing and rear hub.
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The rear hub is pressed into the rear wheel knuckle assembly.
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The CV joint is pressed through the rear hub in the rear wheel knuckle assembly.
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A rear axle wheel hub retainer attaches the rear hub to the CV joint.
