Hub Lock: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Pickup, 2009 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2009 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2009 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Dual rear wheel vehicles

Remove the front wheels. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.
Remove the hub extender nuts and the hub extender.

Fig 1: Locating Hub Extender Nuts

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All vehicles

Loosen the hub lock screws 1 to 2 turns.
Use a small pry bar around the entire hub flange to release the gasket.

Fig 2: Locating Entire Hub Flange

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Remove and discard the hub lock screws.

Fig 3: Locating Hub lock Screws

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NOTE: Wiggle the axle shaft while sliding the hub lock off of the splines to ease removal.

Use a small pry bar around the entire hub flange and remove the hub lock from the wheel hub.
Remove the old gasket material completely and discard the O-ring.
Clean the O-ring seal contact area as necessary to provide a good seal.