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How to set up rear wheel bearings in a Superduty?

How to set up rear wheel bearings in a Superduty?

Anyone out there know the proper way to set up the wheel bearings in the rear of a 2002 Superduty 10.5″ rear axle. I’ve been told to torque them to 60 ft/lbs then back them off 3 clicks. Anyone know where to buy the special socket? 1. Note: Clean the spindle thoroughly after removing the rear hub. Coat the spindle with axle lubricant.

Where do you put the rear wheel bearings?

Hope that helps. Install the dust cap on the end of the hub and bearing. If the vehicle is equipped with rear disc brakes, install the brake rotor and disc brake caliper on the knuckle. http://www.bearingboys.co.uk/Ball_Bearings-1129-c:jester: Did you find the recommended reading relevant to this discussion?

What should the wheel bearing end play be?

The goal of this recommended procedure is to achieve a verifiable wheel bearing end play of 0.001” to 0.005” (.025 mm to .127 mm). This procedure applies to steer, drive and trailer axle assemblies using conventional double nut or single nut systems on Class 6, 7 and 8 trucks. This refers only to torque specifications and bearing adjustment.

What kind of stud and bearing do I need for rear wheel bearings?

Note: Coat the threads of the retaining bolts with Stud and Bearing Mount EOAZ-19554-BA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G349-A1. Install and tighten the retaining bolts until they seat.

Anyone out there know the proper way to set up the wheel bearings in the rear of a 2002 Superduty 10.5″ rear axle. I’ve been told to torque them to 60 ft/lbs then back them off 3 clicks. Anyone know where to buy the special socket? 1. Note: Clean the spindle thoroughly after removing the rear hub. Coat the spindle with axle lubricant.

How do you adjust the rear wheel bearings?

Tighten the hub nut, rotating the rear hub occasionally while tightening. 7. Adjust hub nuts as follows: * For new bearings, ratchet back five teeth or notches (1/8 turn) on the hub nut. Five notches must be felt during this operation in order to have performed it correctly.

The goal of this recommended procedure is to achieve a verifiable wheel bearing end play of 0.001” to 0.005” (.025 mm to .127 mm). This procedure applies to steer, drive and trailer axle assemblies using conventional double nut or single nut systems on Class 6, 7 and 8 trucks. This refers only to torque specifications and bearing adjustment.

Note: Coat the threads of the retaining bolts with Stud and Bearing Mount EOAZ-19554-BA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G349-A1. Install and tighten the retaining bolts until they seat.

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