F 250 4WD Pickup V8-460 7.5L (1984)
Fig. 6 Automatic front locking hub. 1980---87 F-150---350 & Bronco
1982-87 F-150-250 & BRONCO W/AUTOMATIC HUBS
Removal & Disassembly
1.
Remove cap assembly capscrews and the cap assembly, Fig. 6. Avoid dropping ball bearing, bearing race and retainer when removing cap.
2.
Remove rubber seal, then the seal bridge retainer from retainer ring space.
3.
Remove retainer ring by closing ends with suitable pliers while pulling hub lock from wheel hub.
4.
If wheel hub and spindle are to be removed, remove C-washer from stub shaft groove, splined spacer from shaft and the wheel bearing lock nuts
and lock washer.
Assembly & Installation
1.
Install wheel bearing locknut and lock washer. Torque locknut to 150 ft. lbs.
2.
Install splined spacer and C-washer on axle shaft.
3.
Install locking hub assembly into hub, ensuring large tangs are aligned with lock washer and splines align with hub and axle shaft splines, Fig. 6.
4.
Install retainer ring by closing ends with suitable pliers while pushing locking hub assembly into wheel hub.
5.
Install seal bridge retainer, narrow end first.
6.
Install rubber seal, then the cap assembly. Torque cap screws alternately and evenly to 40---50 inch lbs.