Spicer Steer and Drive Wheel Ends Service Manual - Manual (Page 21)

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LMS Assembly
LMS Wheel End - Assembly
LMS Steer
Follow these service and assembly procedures carefully to
obtain proper wheel bearing adjustment and to increase ser-
vice life.
Never work under a vehicle supported by only a jack.
Always support vehicle with jack stands. Block the wheels
and make sure the vehicle will not roll before releasing the
brakes.
Wheel seals can be easily damaged during handling. Leave
the seal in its package until installation to prevent damage
or contamination.
1. Inspect/Clean the hub cavity, spacer, and bearing
bores for any contaminants.
Lubricate the inner and outer bearing cones with the same
lubricant used in the axle sump for drive wheel ends or
lubricant to be used in hub for steer axles.
When using an oil bath system, do not pack the bearings
with grease. Grease will prevent the proper circulation of
axle lubricant and may cause wheel seal failure.
2. Install the bearing spacer into the hub assembly with
large diameter end facing the inner bearing cup. This
must be done before bearing and seal are installed.
3. With hub or wheel end assembly placed in a flat
position, lubricate the inner bearing and install cone
into the inner cup of the hub.
4. Place the seal on installation tool facing the proper
direction.
Note: Do not apply RTV sealant of any kind to seal O.D. or I.D.
The use of improper seal installation tools can distort or
damage the seal, cause premature seal failure and void the
warranty.
5. Position seal in hub bore. Tap adapter plate around
outer edge to position seal.
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