I bought an axle that was torn down, the knuckles, spindles, and the caliper brackets were off when I got it. Does anyone know if the brackets go on the knuckles first of after the spindles?

 

Spindles go first, then dust shield, then caliper bracket...be sure to check the needle bearing inside the spindle....it supports the outer stub shaft.
Print this out...stick it in your toolbox

 

What year is it? Mine is 77 d44 with 8 lugs and dual piston calipers.
Knuckle first -dust shield-caliper bracket-axle shaft-spindle, in that order.

EDIT: I was into it today replacing front axles and i don't like giving incorrect info, it's caliper bracket then shield followed by spindle, sorry about that my beer musta been getting warm.

 

Knuckle, dust shield, caliper bracket, spindle. 100% positive on that. That diagram is wrong. If its a normal 44 that is.

 

It is a Bronco axle 1979. Same as F150.

 

That diagrams got mistakes!

 

I just pulled it up from the Factory Service Manual........but it doesn't appear to be correct..........?

 

No problem, we got your back!
Just a poor diagram, look at the knuckle with 5 studs then caliper bracket, shield and spindle 4holes with bolts? Slinger on outer shaft twicemust have been Monday.

 

Or maybe translated over from Chinese?????

Thanks.....we all gotta stay honest....

 

Just want to say thanks for the help.