7.5
FINAL DRIVE
7
Hub Installation
1. Inspect the hubstrut bearing surface for wear or damage.
2. Apply grease to drive axle spindle.
3. Install spindle through the backside of the hubstrut. Install
the hub onto the spindle.
4. Apply grease to washer and install with domed side out.
5. Install spindle nut and tighten to specification.
6. Install a new cotter pin. Tighten nut slightly if necessary
to align cotter pin holes.
7. Rotate wheel and check for smooth operation. Bend both
ends of cotter pin around end of spindle in different
directions.
8. Install hub cap.
9. Rotate hub. It should rotate smoothly without binding or
rough spots or side play.
10. Install brake caliper using new bolts. Tighten bolts to
specified torque.
11. Install wheel, washers, wheel nuts, and tighten evenly in a
cross pattern to specified torque.
Refer to “Torque Specifications” on Page 7.3
Spindle Nut Torque:
70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm)
Out
Cone
Washer
Brake Caliper Bolt Torque
18 ft. lbs. (24 Nm)
CAUTION
New bolts have a pre-applied locking agent
which is destroyed upon removal. Always use
new brake caliper mounting bolts
upon assembly.
18 ft. lbs.
(24 Nm)
Flange Nuts:
Flat side against wheel