Removal And Installation: Hub: Removal

All vehicles 

1. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
2. Remove the anchor plate. For additional information, refer to DISC - EXCURSION, F250-F550 SUPER DUTY PICKUP .
   Fig 1: Removing Tire And Wheel Assembly

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3. Remove the axle shaft (4234). For additional information, refer to AXLE SHAFT .
   Fig 2: Removing Axle Shaft (4234)

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   F-350 

NOTE: Make sure that the drive tangs on the special tool engage the four slots of the hub nut.
Fig 3: Removing Hub Nut (1124)
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4. Using the special tool, remove the hub nut (1124).

   F-450 and F-550 

5. Using a suitable socket, remove the hub nut (1A124).
   Fig 4: Removing Hub Nut (1A124) - F-450 And F-550

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   All vehicles 

6. Remove the outer rear wheel bearing (1240).
   Fig 5: Removing Outer Rear Wheel Bearing (1240)

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7. Remove the rear hub and brake disc assembly.
8. Remove the bolts and separate the rear hub (1109) from the rear brake disc (2C026).
   Fig 6: Removing Bolts

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9. Inspect the rear hub for the following:
   • Cracks and damage around the bolt holes.
   • Oversized holes.