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Bronco II & Ranger (Manual Locking Hub)

  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheels. Remove manual locking hub assembly. See MANUAL LOCKING HUB  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in this article. Remove outer wheel bearing lock nut from spindle using Spindle Nut Spanner Wrench (T83T-1197-B).
  2. Remove lock nut washer from spindle. Loosen inner wheel bearing lock nut using spanner wrench. Ensure tabs on spanner wrench engage slots in inner lock nut, and lock nut pin fits in slot on spanner wrench.
  3. Tighten inner lock nut to 35 ft. lbs. (47 N.m) while spinning rotor. Spin rotor and loosen lock nut 1/4 turn. Retighten inner lock nut to 16 INCH lbs. (1.8 N.m). Install lock washer on spindle. If necessary, turn inner lock nut slightly to engage lock nut pin with nearest lock washer hole.
  4. Install and tighten outer wheel bearing lock nut to 150 ft. lbs. (203 N.m). Install bearing thrust spacer, needle thrust bearing and axle shaft spacer. Install manual locking hub assembly. Final end play of wheel and tire assembly on spindle should be .001-.003" (.02-.08 mm).
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