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take off the wheel

take off the caliper

pop the dust cap off the center of the hub

pull out the cotter pin from the castle nut

remove the nut and washer behind it

pull the hub/rotor assy off the spindle

remove the outer wheel bearing and race if damaged

turn rotor/hub over

with a small flathead screwdriver, pry off the rear bearing seal

pull out the inner bearing and remove race if damaged

clean out all old wheel bearing grease and dirt/debris

pack new wheel bearings PROPERLY with high temp bearing grease

install new inner and outer races if required

install inner bearing and replace bearing seal by gently and carefully tapping it in place with a small hammer

flip hub over

slide hub onto spindle

slide new outer wheel bearing into center of hub

slide washer onto spindle

install nut tightening to the point that the rotor spins with some drag, but not excessive.

install new cotter pin through hole in spindle and slot in the castle nut. you may have to loosen or tighten the nut a slight bit to line up the hole and slot properly.

tap dust cap back o

install caliper

install wheel

torque your lug nuts!!

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