· Step 1. Use a 9/inch hex bit to remove the six socket-head hub screws that hold the OEM manual locking hub’s cap in place. Step 2: Remove the cap to expose the locking hub assembly. Step 3: Use the blade of a small screwdriver to lift up the exposed end of the spring-like retaining ring. Pull the retainer out and discard. · Testing the new hubs: To test the new hubs, lock the hubs and raise one front tire off of the ground at a time. When one tire is in the air, spin the lifted tire. You should see the driveline turning. · How convert from automatic to manual locking 4x4 hubs. I replaced the original auto locking 4x4 hubs on the F flareside with new manual locking hubs. Th.
How convert from automatic to manual locking 4x4 hubs. I replaced the original auto locking 4x4 hubs on the F flareside with new manual locking hubs. Th. Locking hub were invented to engage/disengage the front wheels from the front axle shafts. Idea was to keep parts that were not needed in 2WD mode from rotating in order to reduce mechanical drag and thus save gas. Good idea but the savings are extremely minimal. A proposed additional benefit of locking hubs is less wear and tear of front axle. Installing Manual Locking Hubs: 1. If replacing automatic locking hubs with manual locking hubs reinstall the axle shaft splined steel washer or needle thrust bearing and the axle retaining ring. 2. Install the Hublock assembly against the wheel hub and rotor. 3. Install the wheel and tire and torque the lug nuts to 85 to ft-lb.
2 лют г. I've got a defective set of auto locking hubs on my 1st gen, and I want to swap for manual ones. Some of the ebay auctions I see include the. 1 кра г. Step 1. Use a 9/inch hex bit to remove the six socket-head hub screws that hold the OEM manual locking hub's cap in place. 8 ліс г. I'm getting ready switch mu auto locking hubs to manual locking hubs. Warn, OMG, not even, tossthem POS's into the can and go get a set.
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