i,m working on an 86 full size bronco, i need to get the front hubs off to change the u- joints on the axle shafts. I can't get the hub locks out. I took the cap with the six allen screws off and the inner ring and spring. The manual say's the hubs should come right out, or use a puller. I put some tension on them with a puller but they won't come out. I took the snap ring off is there another retainer that i forgot? TIM

Try removing that big nut.

I didn't see a nut. I have the big socket tool but it won't work without getting the manual locking hub out first.

Oh, the Locking hub is still in place, did you get that dam hard to get ring out? The one you need to pick out from just inside the hub?

look for a snap ring on the edge of the stub shaft, that along with the larger snap ring in the edge of the hub itself will need to be removed. I use a couple of the allen bolts screwed in across from each other to help pull it out, and yes, sometimes they can be a bit stiff. Make sure both the snap rings are out and wiggle the assy a bit, it will come out.

That must be the one i forgot, i got the little one off the stub shaft.

Its hard the see with the grease and really nothing to grab on to either, I used a small pick to get mine out.

I just cleaned it out really well and found the big ring, thank's for all your help.

Perfect, now I can go to bed. Its way late up here in Canada.

although this is not directly related, i too removed the hub from my 92 Bronco 4x4 in the front because i need to replace the rotors. would anyone give me a clue on how i am suppose to separate the hub from the rotors now? my unit comes attached and the screws that you use to attach the wheel look like they are bolted in some how? i don't want break anything so can anyone help?
Thanks

Pound the lugs out.