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need hub help
I replaced my front axle u-joint now I'm having trouble getting the manual hub back on. Of course I tried to get it with a rubber mallet and I broke it. Its just the switch that turns that broke can I get that part or will i have to replace the hub? Also what am I missing why am I having such a hard time getting it on? Watched several videos and it should just slip right in
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I don't think you can get just the switch but contact the hub manufacture and check. The only thing I can think of is that the axle shaft is not fully seated in the front differential for some reason, check the other side and see if it sticks out further on the problem side.
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You mean the big one that goes inside the wheel barring assembly? I bought a new one but could not get it on it was too tight so I used the crappy old one. Do u think that's the problem? Is there a trick to getting that on? I was afraid of ruining it by forcing it
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You mean the big one that goes inside the wheel barring assembly? I bought a new one but could not get it on it was too tight so I used the crappy old one. Do u think that's the problem? Is there a trick to getting that on? I was afraid of ruining it by forcing it
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There ya go. Did you make sure all your washers and snap ring went on in the correct order?
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OK made myself one of those handy tools got her all together and figured out why I couldn't get the hub on. The splines on the axle were marred up from my hitting it so I took my cut off and very gently hit the inside of the grooves (tried file first couldn't get it enough). Slides right on now! Just waiting to get the new hub and I'll be able to try it out for sure. Thank you so much for all your help big pipes!
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OK just one more question. Can I pull the end on/off **** off and put it on my old hub? A buddy of mine had one laying around and the one that's on my truck is much better condition but the end cap is broke