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SECTION 3
SS5-46 Front Axle and Steering
Replacing the Front Wheel Bearings
To replace worn or damaged wheel bearing, follow the procedure below:
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
3. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it with jack stands.
4. Using the appropriate procedure, remove the front wheel from the hub.
5. Using the appropriate procedure, remove the hub from the axle assembly.
6. Remove the oil seal, bearings and bearing races from the hub.
7. Install new bearing races, bearings and oil seals.
8. Install in reverse order using a new cotter pin.
a. Tighten the spindle nut to 30 ft-lbs and then back off one flat and install
the new cotter pin
9. Inject grease into the wheel using a grease gun on the hubs grease fitting.
10. Lower the vehicle and test drive.