Rear

WITH FORD AXLE





CAUTION: Install a new hub nut if the hub nut comes apart during installation.

CAUTION: Make sure the hub tab is located in the keyway prior to thread engagement.

Install the hub nut on the spindle.
- Turn the hub nut clockwise for right-hand thread or counterclockwise for left-hand thread.








Position the Hub Nut Socket on the hub nut.





CAUTION: Under no circumstances are power tools to be used when performing these operations.

NOTE: The hub nut will ratchet as torque is applied.

Tighten the hub nut, rotating the rear hub occasionally while tightening.

Adjust hub nuts as follows:
- For new bearings, ratchet back five teeth or notches (1/8 turn) on the hub nut. Five notches must be felt during this operation in order to have performed it correctly.
- For used bearings, ratchet back seven teeth or notches (1/6 turn) on the hub nut. Seven notches must be felt during this operation to, have performed it correctly.


WITH DANA AXLE





- Apply inward pressure to the socket to separate the ratcheting components of the hub nut. Tighten to specification.








- Back off the nut 90 degrees, then retighten to specification. Rotate the rear hub occasionally while tightening to set the bearings.