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b. Cleaning and Inspection
(1)
Clean all parts in cleaning solvent, Federal Specification P-D-680. Dry thoroughly.
(2)
Inspect all threaded parts for damage. Replace damaged parts.
(3)
Inspect wheel bearings and races for scoring, pitting, discoloration and signs of damage. Replace as
required.
(4)
Inspect seal for damage. Replace as required.
c.
Repair
(1)
Use press to remove and replace damaged wheel hub studs.
(2)
Use press to install bearing races into wheel hub.
(3)
Thoroughly work wheel bearing grease into wheel bearings.
(4)
Apply a liberal coating of grease to the bearing races and in the wheel hub.
(5)
Fill grease pocket in wheel hub with wheel bearing grease.
(6)
Install inner wheel bearing into wheel hub.
(7)
Use press to install new seal into wheel hub.
d. Installation
(1)
Position wheel hub over end of axle.
(2) Carefully slide wheel hub onto axle.
NOTE
Do not slide grease seal across axle shaft.
(3)
Position outer wheel bearing onto end of axle.
(4)
Install wheel bearing washer and nut.
(5)
Tighten bearing nut while turning hub counterclockwise. Nut should be tightened until all bearing play
disappears.
(6)
Back off bearing nut only enough to install cotter pin.
(7)
Install cotter pin and bend over.
(8)
Install hub cap.
(9)
Install wheel and tire assembly (paragraph 4-55).
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