front wheel hub assembly
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From: coquitlam,BC
If you don`t mind me asking, who did you get the hub bearings from?
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From: Morehead, Ky.
Here is a link where one of the members did his ball joints. You have to remove the hubs to do this. Be sure and replace the big seal and the o rings.
Ford Super Duty Ball Joint Replacement Procedure | Superdutypsd.com
Ford Super Duty Ball Joint Replacement Procedure | Superdutypsd.com
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The big seal (attached to the axle) only needs to be replaced if you are having problems with vacuum hubs engaging. It requires a special install tool, which is not cheap. Some owners (like me) have manual hubs and don't have to worry about those seals, so they aren't necessary.
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From: Eastern Ohio
The big seal (attached to the axle) only needs to be replaced if you are having problems with vacuum hubs engaging. It requires a special install tool, which is not cheap. Some owners (like me) have manual hubs and don't have to worry about those seals, so they aren't necessary.
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99 F-250 front hub bearing assembly
my truck was manufactured on 1/99. I read that the front hub bearings on most of the posts were dating a manufacured date of 3/99 and on. Is the older years utilize a different hub bearing? If so what do I get for my SD 250 1/99? I was tolod that they needed to be changed. Going to give it shot, curious though about what to buy.
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From: Lake Stevens, WA
I found the timken hubs on amazon for a good price and have been happy with them. I went ahead and used a puller to ease the hub out. Mine were a bit tight. There are a couple of good writeups out there, one of which shows a puller. A harbor freight 3-jaw works well.
I could see some water evidence on the back of the old bearing so I'm going to go ahead and replace the seal. Didnt have the tool when I changed the hub, so I'll pull it again. Always seem to do these jobs more than once, but I learn alot. OTC tool on amazon was not too bad (about $60?). Hope to get some mileage out of it helping friends.
I could see some water evidence on the back of the old bearing so I'm going to go ahead and replace the seal. Didnt have the tool when I changed the hub, so I'll pull it again. Always seem to do these jobs more than once, but I learn alot. OTC tool on amazon was not too bad (about $60?). Hope to get some mileage out of it helping friends.
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From: Morehead, Ky.
I found the timken hubs on amazon for a good price and have been happy with them. I went ahead and used a puller to ease the hub out. Mine were a bit tight. There are a couple of good writeups out there, one of which shows a puller. A harbor freight 3-jaw works well.
I could see some water evidence on the back of the old bearing so I'm going to go ahead and replace the seal. Didnt have the tool when I changed the hub, so I'll pull it again. Always seem to do these jobs more than once, but I learn alot. OTC tool on amazon was not too bad (about $60?). Hope to get some mileage out of it helping friends.
I could see some water evidence on the back of the old bearing so I'm going to go ahead and replace the seal. Didnt have the tool when I changed the hub, so I'll pull it again. Always seem to do these jobs more than once, but I learn alot. OTC tool on amazon was not too bad (about $60?). Hope to get some mileage out of it helping friends.
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From: Payson, AZ
my truck was manufactured on 1/99. I read that the front hub bearings on most of the posts were dating a manufacured date of 3/99 and on. Is the older years utilize a different hub bearing? If so what do I get for my SD 250 1/99? I was tolod that they needed to be changed. Going to give it shot, curious though about what to buy.
You can use Late 99+ hubs but will need Late 99+ rotors.
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From: Lake Stevens, WA
That homemade seal tool is a good idea. I think it just does not place the seal at the correct depth like the OTC tool? Not a big deal though as the hub bearing will push it where it needs to go? Does that sound right?