Automatic Locking Hubs (Ranger): Removal
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel. Remove brake caliper and caliper bracket. Remove brake rotor. Install Hub Removal Clips (205-404) and Hub Puller (205-405). Use slide hammer to remove hub lock.
- Remove and discard hub "O" ring. Remove brake rotor shield. Remove axle shaft retainer ring. Disconnect vacuum hose and ABS harness connector (if equipped). Remove tie rod end castle nut. Using Pitman Arm Puller (211-003), disconnect tie rod end from knuckle.
- Remove 3 hub mounting bolts. Pull hub out of knuckle. Remove "O" ring. Remove thrust washer. Using Bearing Cup Puller (308-047) and Slide Hammer (307-003), remove needle bearing.
CAUTION:
Do not pry on hub lock. This will crack or break hub lock, causing vacuum leaks.
CAUTION:
If any dirt, metal shavings, moisture or corrosion exists in hub or hub bore, hub lock vacuum valve must be replaced.