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, but it gets grease settled into the bottom of the knuckle faster than...

24 CV Prelube.JPG
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Prelube the CV, then work it around so the grease goes inside, then install the shaft assembly thru ...

3 ABS Seal.JPG
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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
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Drop in the upper thrust washer, align the knuckle to the ball, and insert the top pin with shims. ...

4 Spindle Bearing.JPG
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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
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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
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Set the brake line bracket back in place with both bolts & tighten the front bolt first using a 17mm...

50 Shield Bolts.JPG
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Reinstall the brake shield, using a 19mm for the stop bolt's nut, & an 8mm and 10mm for the bottom.

51 ABS.JPG
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Push the ABS sensor FULLY into place.

52 Cotter Pin.JPG
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Reinsert the tie rod ends into the steering knuckle, making sure the holes point directly outward. ...

60 Hub Seal.JPG
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Pull the hub seal, remove & clean the wheel bearings.

6 Bearing Grease.JPG
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Repack the wheel bearings by whatever method you can. This tool is reasonbly-priced on Amazon & eBa...

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
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Fill the area between the bearing races with grease. This prevents the bearings from throwing their...

63 Rotor.JPG
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Install the rotor, using anti-sieze lubricant where it presses onto the hub, and on the bolts. The ...

7 Outer Bearing.JPG
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Slide the assembled hub & rotor (yes, I forgot it & had to backtrack) onto the spindle, followed by ...

70 Spindle Nut.JPG
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Install the thick washer and set the inner nut by hand while rotating the hub. Then install the loc...

71 Spindle Socket.JPG
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Set the outer nut as tight as you can.

The rotor should have been on the hub already. I had to bac...

72 Lock Ring.JPG
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Fold the lock ring outward over a flat of the outer nut & hammer it tight & flat.

The rotor should ...

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