D44 outer hub install sequence

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May 24, 2011 | 11:37 AM

Steel Toy

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D44 outer hub install sequence

I'm putting the front D44 axle back together again and wanted to be sure that the right sequence for installation onto the steering knuckle/axle shaft is brake caliper bracket, followed by dust shield, followed by spindle, before the
hub/rotor is installed.

This was a pic I took at disassembly and I have no reason to believe this axle was ever taken apart. But the diagram I see in the shop manual looks a bit different.

Just trying to verify that I'm installing these parts correctly, related to this build thread:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ld-thread.html

thanks

May 24, 2011 | 05:32 PM

74ford4x4

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It looks right to me, im no expert I know lots of people leave the dust shields off. They seem to collect lots of debris. I just got done doing the same thing I was gonna order new shields and the guys at broncograveyard said they all leave them off.

May 25, 2011 | 10:26 AM

Steel Toy

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I was pretty sure I was ok but sometimes another set of eyes is good. I know that a lot of people leave them off, in my case I will probably go ahead and install them, they never seemed to hurt anything.

thanks!