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Ranger (Automatic Locking Hub)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Ford Ranger, 1996 Ford Ranger, and 1996 Ford Bronco. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels. Remove retainer washers from lug nut studs and remove automatic locking hub assembly from spindle. See AUTOMATIC LOCKING HUBS  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  2. Using Lock Nut Wrench (T70T-4252-B) or 2 3/8" hex lock nut wrench, loosen wheel bearing adjusting nut. While rotating hub and rotor assembly, tighten adjusting nut to 35 ft. lbs. (47 N.m) to seat bearings. Spin rotor and back off adjusting nut 1/4 turn (90 degrees). Retighten adjusting nut to 16 INCH lbs. (1.8 N.m).
  3. Align closest lug in wheel bearing adjusting nut with center of spindle keyway slot. Advance nut to next lug if necessary. Install locking key in keyway under adjusting nut. Install locking hub assembly. Final end play of hub on spindle should be .000-.003" (.00-.08 mm). Torque required to turn hub and rotor assembly should not exceed 25 INCH lbs. (2.8 N.m). Install wheels.
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