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Wheel Hub (Locking): Service and Repair

Auto-lock Free-running Hub 
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 

Auto-Lock Free-Running Hub

1. Remove auto-lock free-running hub assembly.

2. Remove snap ring.
3. Remove spindle washer and fixed cam assembly.
4. Install fixed cam assembly.

Be sure to align the tabs of the fixed cam assembly to the notches of the knuckle.

5. Place the spindle washer and then the snap ring over the axle shaft positioning them between the two locking grooves.
6. While supporting the axle shaft behind the knuckle, use an appropriate sized deep socket to securely seat the snap ring into the inner locking

groove.

CAUTION: Visually verify that the snap ring is fully seated into the locking groove.

7. After installing auto-lock free-running hub, check operation.

During installation, apply recommended grease to the parts shown in the above illustration.

INSPECTION 

1. Check axle axial end play. 

2. Inspect fixed cam (thrust washer) assembly. If this part shows evidence of galling or heat damage-usually caused by too little axle axial end

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