SLX V6-3.2L SOHC (1996)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Automatic Locking Hub
Fig. 1 Exploded View Of Automatic Locking Hub Assembly
1. Shift transfer lever to the 2H position then move vehicle forward and rearward approximately three feet.
2. Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assemblies.
3. Remove hub cap retaining bolts then the hub cap, Fig. 1.
4. Remove housing assembly, snap ring and shims.
5. Remove drive clutch assembly, inner cam and lock washer.
6. Using a spring scale, adjust bearing preload to 3.31 lbs.
7. Install lock washer with larger diameter of the tapered bore to the vehicle. If bolt holes in the lock plate are not aligned with the corresponding
holes in the nut, reverse the lock plate. If bolt holes are still out of alignment, turn nut enough to obtain alignment. Ensure screw is
fastened tightly so head is lower than surface of washer.
