TM 9-2320-289-208-4.ROTOR AND WHEEL BEARINGS MAINTENANCE (Con’t).WARNINGThe tapered end of inner wheel bearing assembly must be facing toward theoutboard (cap end) of axle shaft. The tapered end of the outer wheelbearing assembly must be facing toward the inboard (splined end) of theaxle shaft. Failure to follow this warning may force wheel off truck duringoperation, causing serious injury or death to personnel.NOTEApply grease to wheel bearing assemblies before installation.3.Press 6 or 8 wheel studs (10) into rotor (9) if removed. Drive inner race (20) and outer race (8)into rotor with soft-faced drift until fully seated. Install inner wheel bearing (19) and new seal (18)on rotor. Install rotor on spindle (15). Install outer wheel bearing (7).4.Position inner adjusting nut (5) with pin facing outward and tighten to 50 lb.-ft. (68 N•m) whileturning rotor (9) to seat wheel bearing assemblies. Loosen inner adjusting nut and tighten to50 Ib.-ft. (68 N•m). Back off inner adjusting nut far enough to install adjusting lock (6). Positionadjusting lock with hole on inner adjusting nut pin. Install outer adjusting nut (5) and tighten to160 Ib.-ft. (217 N•m).• Step 5 only applies to• Ensure that end of keyNOTE1984, M1009 trucks.(3) with threaded hole faces outward.5.Position adjusting nut (4) and tighten to 50 Ib.-ft. (68 N•m) while turning rotor (9) to seat wheelbearing assemblies. Loosen adjusting nut and tighten to 25 Ib.-ft. (34 N•m). Back off adjusting nut to nearest slot and install key (3), Install snapring (1) and washer (2).NOTEStep 6 only applies to 1985-87, M1009 trucks.6.Position adjusting nut (23) and tighten to 50 Ib.-ft. (68 N•m) while turning rotor (9) to seat wheelbearing assemblies. Loosen adjusting nut and tighten to 35 Ib.-ft. (47 N•m). Back off adjustingnut 3/8 turn. Install ring (22) with tang alined to slot on spindle (15) and hole alined to pin onadjusting nut. Install locking nut (21). Tighten locking nut to 160 Ib.-ft. (217 N•m). Installsnapring (1) and washer (2).FOLLOW-ON TASKS:• lnstall front locking hub. (See paragraph 8-3)• Install caliper. (See paragraph 7-11)Change 28-9
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