How do I get this Hub nut off?

[Reamer]

Dana 35, I got the snap ring and outer part off, but how does this huge nut come off? it is hitting something solid when trying to turn it, yet there is no spot for a "wedge"....

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Automatic hubs?

If so there is a groove in the top of the spindle, there is a flat key that goes in there. If you get a magnetic pickup tool it will jump right out of there.

I pulled the hub apart on one a few weeks ago at a JY, forgot my magnet but luckily they let me borrow one. You can see the groove on the top of the spindle in the background it goes into.

 

[RonD]

Yes, not seeing the slot on the top that that key slides into.

Pictures here: http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/dana_28_35.shtml

Of the Dana 28 and 35 front hubs, both have the slot for the key.

So maybe it is off to the side in the picture.

If you have tried to loosen the nut then tighten a bit to release pressure on the key
Then use magnet or very small pick or screwdriver to pull it out

 

[Reamer]

Thanks
The slot on this one is off to the side, and I guess the "wedge" is in there, just looks like the end on the slot's machining....
Thanks

 

[Reamer]

Got it!
Thanks!
To tighten the nut I need a special Hub tool? I have the Four-Prong F-150 type, but this must be different?

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

I think so, time for new tools!

I have only taken them apart, I have never put them back together. Looks like a big hex socket is needed.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Yes, a big hex socket. I don't remember the size off hand and my tools are an hour away. The socket I have is stamped steel, about 1/16" or slightly more in thickness.

 

[RonD]

I just used a pair of larger channel locks.

Remember you don't torque this nut down.

spin hub and snug it tight then back it off slightly, hub needs to spin easily but not wobble

 

[97RangerXLT]

The socket is a 2 3/8 rounded hex. As said, use it to snug the nut and load the bearing, then back it off and torque it to 16 inch-lbs. That torque setting is basically hand tight.

AJ

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[Reamer]

Thanks Again,
I have the special socket for Manual hubs with the 4 prongs, (been taking them apart for years), Instead of re-assembling the auto-hub set-up, going with NOS Ford Manual hubs and not looking back.

 

[97RangerXLT]

Good call!

AJ

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