1 Tube Flange.JPG
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These photos show the ASSEMBLY because the parts (& my hands) are cleaner, so it's easier to see wha...
10 Swivel Seal.JPG
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Be sure to slip on the swivel ball seal & retainer before installing the swivel ball on the axle tub...
11 Swivel Ball.JPG
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A ratcheting 13mm box end wrench is best for these bolts.
2 Bottom Pin.JPG
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Preinstall the bottom pin & weight on the knuckle, using a new gasket. The screws have T-40 heads.
20 Bottom Screw.JPG
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Tighten the screws fully. Note that the tab on the weight is AWAY from the spindle surface.
21 Bottom Bearing.JPG
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With the bearing on the pin, slip the knuckle onto the ball & put the large seal in place.
22 Swivel Retainer.JPG
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Tighten the 8mm screws. The retainer only fits one way.
23 Prelube.JPG
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This probably isn't necessary.
24 CV Prelube.JPG
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Prelube the CV, then work it around so the grease goes inside, then install the shaft thru the knuck...
3 ABS Seal.JPG
277 hits | 74.5 KB | Posted: 10/9/04

The ABS seal is probably the most overlooked seal, but it seems to be a MAJOR source of leaks, judgi...
30 ABS Grease.JPG
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Use WABCO white grease here.
31 Top Bearing.JPG
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Drop in the lower thrust washer & the thrust bearing, making sure they rest properly.
32 Top Prelube.JPG
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It's important to lube the bearing since it can take some time before the grease moves up here from ...
33 Top Pin.JPG
299 hits | 77.4 KB | Posted: 10/9/04

Drop in the upper thrust washer, align the knuckle to the ball, and insert the top pin with shims. ...
4 Spindle Bearing.JPG
275 hits | 76.34 KB | Posted: 10/9/04

Use a slide hammer with the special adapter to pull the spindle bearing.
40 Spindle Seal.JPG
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Pry out the spindle seal.
41 Spindle Seal.JPG
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The new seal can be pushed in by hand, or with a drift. The metal ring faces up.
42 Spindle Bearing.JPG
250 hits | 51.56 KB | Posted: 10/9/04

Use a drift to set the bearing back in. If it's not damaged, it can be reused.
43 Spindle.JPG
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Using a new gasket, reinstall the spindle & the ring. I prefer the flat facing up, but the rear hubs...
44 Lube.JPG
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Finish adding the grease & reinstall the plug.
5 Top Bolt.JPG
296 hits | 85.72 KB | Posted: 10/9/04

Set the brake line bracket back in place with both bolts & tighten the front bolt first using a 17mm...
50 Shield Bolts.JPG
250 hits | 85.87 KB | Posted: 10/9/04

Reinstall the brake shield, using a 19mm for the stop bolt's nut, & an 8mm and 10mm for the bottom.
51 ABS.JPG
237 hits | 74.76 KB | Posted: 10/9/04

Push the ABS sensor FULLY into place.
52 Cotter Pin.JPG
421 hits | 78.49 KB | Posted: 10/9/04

Reinsert the tie rod ends into the steering knuckle, making sure the holes point directly outward. ...
60 Hub Seal.JPG
270 hits | 84.87 KB | Posted: 10/9/04

Pull the hub seal, remove & clean the wheel bearings.
6 Bearing Grease.JPG
253 hits | 69.74 KB | Posted: 10/9/04

Repack the wheel bearings by whatever method you can.
61 Hub Seal.JPG
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Drop in the inner wheel bearing & install a new hub seal. Note that it should be recessed in the hu...
62 Grease.JPG
307 hits | 84.11 KB | Posted: 10/9/04

Fill the area between the bearing races with grease. This prevents the bearings from throwing their...
63 Rotor.JPG
284 hits | 76.6 KB | Posted: 10/9/04

Install the rotor, using anti-sieze lubricant where it presses onto the hub, and on the bolts. The ...
7 Outer Bearing.JPG
298 hits | 79.67 KB | Posted: 10/9/04

Slide the assembled hub & rotor (yes, I forgot it & had to backtrack) onto the spindle, followed by ...
70 Spindle Nut.JPG
299 hits | 79.16 KB | Posted: 10/9/04

Install the thick washer and set the inner nut by hand while rotating the hub. Then install the loc...
71 Spindle Socket.JPG
296 hits | 79.44 KB | Posted: 10/9/04

Set the outer nut as tight as you can.
72 Lock Ring.JPG
250 hits | 71.11 KB | Posted: 10/9/04

Fold the lock ring outward over a flat of the outer nut & hammer it tight & flat.
73 Finished.JPG
321 hits | 76.4 KB | Posted: 10/9/04

Look past the folded area to see where the inner nut's flats are, and fold the ring inward over one ...

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