Hub and Halfshaft Locknut - Service Tips

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Article No. 90-12-5

^ WHEEL BEARING - REAR - HUB LOCKNUT SERVICE TIPS

^ TRANSAXLE - HALFSHAFT LOCKNUT - SERVICE TIPS

FORD: 1988-90 FESTIVA

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1987-89 TRACER

ISSUE: The transaxle halfshaft locknuts and rear wheel bearing hub locknuts must be replaced whenever they are removed or loosened.

ACTION: If service is required, refer to the appropriate Car Shop Manual, Section 11-15 for detailed service information for the rear wheel bearing hub locknuts or Section 11-16 for the transaxle halfshaft locknuts.

The rear nuts on the RH side of the vehicle have LH threads.

^ Make sure these nuts are turned clockwise to remove them and counter clockwise to install them.

^ Stake the nuts after installation with a small, round tipped chisel.

^ Do not use a sharp chisel.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: none
SUPERSEDES: 88-17-6
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 5960, 3300