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[matt4x4]

Hi guys,

This might be vague but I'm still hoping that some one can help me.

I just bought a 94 xlt 4x4 with a 4L. I pulled off the front tires last night to check the front brakes (they are extremly due) and noticed something that I'm not sure of. Once the wheel was off the manual locking hub came with it, I am assuming there are supposed to be some retaners on the studs to hold this on?

Once the locking hub was off I noticed that the shaft with splines that the hub meshes with has lots of up and down and side to side play, is this normal?

I am also going to do the wheel bearings since I'm changing the rotors anyway.Do the rotors come with the inner bearing and seal or do I have to press them in myself?

Also the c clip that is in front of the locking nuts with the slots in them does not look like the stock clip, its extremely skinny. Wondering if the real clip fills the gap or are they all like this?

I'm new to rangers so I'm learning as I do things myself so any help is greatlt appreciated

 

[Nhaz]

Having the hubs fall off with the wheel simply means someone finally got irritated with the screw on holding clips and simply never put them back. Not a big issue can be ignored.

The Play is normal, once the hubs are on everything lines up.

Not sure about the back side seal for the rotors.

The C-clip should fill the slot side to side. If there is play in the C-clip get it replaced.

 

[matt4x4]

Great , thanks for the replies.

 

[94rangersplash]

When i got a new rotor for mine it didnt come with the seal in it because you have to pack the bearing first then put the seal in. The seal is not hard to put in though just use a small hammer and be gentle

 

[4x4junkie]

A permanent fix for those loose hubs.

http://www.therangerstation.com/Magazine/Dec 05/offroad.htm

 

[matt4x4]

Thanks for the link, I will definetly try that.