Step 12

With the drum back on the axle, the newly greased outer bearing is slid into place. It’s best to coat its face with more grease prior to reinstalling the thrust washer and spindle nut. The nut is snugged to seat the bearing in the race, then backed off, retightened, then backed off slightly. The drum should turn freely, and the nut’s body should be inboard of the cotter-pin hole.