Axle Shaft & Bearing: Installation

1994 Volvo 940 Base, 4D Sedan, AW71SECTION Installation
  1. Pack NEW bearing and NEW seal lip groove with high temperature wheel bearing grease. Place bearing retainer and oil seal on axle shaft. Press NEW bearing and NEW snap ring onto axle shaft. Narrow side of taper fits into axle housing.
  2. Clean axle housing and drive in NEW inner seal. Install axle shaft and tighten bearing retainer bolts. Install parking brake shoes and reconnect cables. Install rotors.
  3. Check parking brake adjustment. Install brake calipers, pads, and collision guards (if equipped). Reconnect brake line and bracket to axle housing. Install wheels.
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