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85 ranger xlt 4x4 auto hub issue


TheTinMan

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Clemson, south Carolina
Vehicle Year
1985
Make / Model
Ford ranger xlt
Transmission
Manual
I'm silly here but missing a piece of the puzzle. I have repacked the bearings seated by 35ftlbs rotate rotor did extensively back off set barely snug because I don't have a in lb torque wrench but my problem starts in trying to get the auto hub back over the spindle nut I do have my washer and thrust/needle bearing in place but what I've noticed is 3 tabs on the inner side of the locking mechanism that do retract but I don't wish to grab my 3lb hammer to install unless you have to. Any ideas? I'll try and post pictures to help but new to this t
 

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TheTinMan

Member
Joined
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Messages
6
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2
Location
Clemson, south Carolina
Vehicle Year
1985
Make / Model
Ford ranger xlt
Transmission
Manual
I'm silly here but missing a piece of the puzzle. I have repacked the bearings seated by 35ftlbs rotate rotor did extensively back off set barely snug because I don't have a in lb torque wrench but my problem starts in trying to get the auto hub back over the spindle nut I do have my washer and thrust/needle bearing in place but what I've noticed is 3 tabs on the inner side of the locking mechanism that do retract but I don't wish to grab my 3lb hammer to install unless you have to. Any ideas? I'll try and post pictures to help but new to this t
I was correct I guess got it installed and operating properly.
 

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