Wheel Bearings: Installation
- Before installation, apply lithium grease to bearings, races and seals. Using Bearing & Seal Remover/Installer (09951-16090), Bearing Installer Handle (09924-74510) and Bearing Installer Support (09944-66010), press bearing assembly into knuckle bore from outer side.
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- Install outer snap ring. Using Bearing/Seal Installer (09944-66010), install outer seal until seal is bottomed against snap ring. Using Bearing Installer Support (09944-66010), press inner seal into knuckle until seal is flush with knuckle surface. To complete installation, reverse steering knuckle removal procedure.
- Apply lithium grease to bearings, races and seals. Using Bearing Installer Support (09944-78210), Bearing Installer (09944-68210), and Bearing Installer Handle (09924-74510), press outer bearing race into knuckle bore.
- Install inner seal flush with knuckle surface. See Fig 1. Install outer snap ring. Using Bearing Installer (09944-68210), install outer seal to knuckle bore until it bottoms against snap ring. To complete installation, reverse steering knuckle removal procedure.
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