Spicer Wheel Ends Service Manual, Steer & Drive Wheel Ends - Manual (Page 25)

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LM
S Stee
r Assembly
LMS Steer Assembly
Pro-Torq Locking Nut System with LMS
Do not attach, loosen, or tighten the Pro-Torq spindle nut
with the keeper ring in place. The keeper ring is a locking
device and must be removed before any adjustment of the
nut.
Care must be taken when removing the keeper ring from the
spindle nut due to the spring like properties of the ring. Use
appropriate eye protection and shielding when servicing
this part.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the LMS bearing spacer into the hub assem -
bly with the large diameter end facing the inner bear-
ing cup. This must be done before the bearing cone
and seal are installed.
2. Lubricate the inner bearing cone and install into the
hub.
3. Install the wheel seal using the proper installation
tools.
Note: The user of improper seal installation tools can distort
or damage the seal, causing premature seal failure and
void the warranty.
4. Install the hub assembly onto the spindle.
5. Install the outer wheel bearing cone.
6. Install D-Flat washer.
Do not attach, loosen, or tighten the Pro-Torq spindle nut
with the keeper ring in place. The keeper ring is a locking
device and must be removed before any adjustment of the
nut.
Care must be taken when removing the keeper ring from the
spindle nut due to the spring like properties of the ring. Use
appropriate eye protection and shielding when servicing
this part.
CAUTION
WARNING
Hub
Spacer
Large
Diameter
End
CAUTION
WARNING