04 hub
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
There is a ball joint replacement article that has pictures. Just follow the instructions about removing the hub. The job will be a lot easier with a three jaw gear puller. Ball Joint Replacement Write-Up For Ford F250 F350 Super Duty
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 2,566
Likes: 18
From: The Great White North!
Here ya go. Pictures and socket sizes, also the torque specs. Easy job. Does your new hub have the 4 bolts that keep it to the knuckle? Guzzle has the part # if you don't.
Welcome to guzzle's 4x4 Needle Bearing Maintenance Web Page
Welcome to guzzle's 4x4 Needle Bearing Maintenance Web Page
Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 11,798
Likes: 14
From: Mt. Shasta California
I didn't need a puller, they will come off with pene oil, big screwdriver, and a hammer. I did need a decent snap ring plier....................you can do it! I know someone will squack but I didn't torque anything either.
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
Depending how hard it is to pull the hub from the knuckle, I pulled mine off in about an hour, maybe a little less. But then again I used a gear puller. You should also replace the the o-ring that seals the hub to the knuckle if you have a ESOF system. Its not that hard, go for it.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 226
Likes: 0
From: fredericksburg ,va
esof system is that standard or a 1 yr off thing but all you guys have saved me a ****load of monie not that i had any to begin with but thanks
Trending Topics
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 2,566
Likes: 18
From: The Great White North!
For the first time, probably a few hours. The time you spend tinkering to get things just right adds up quick.
After I purchased my X, I went and pulled apart the front hubs to get to the bearing, and put in new slide pins up front. First time process was about 5-6 hours start to finish. Now it takes a little over an hour per side. After you do it a few times it gets faster and you get more familiar with the parts. I now take apart the front slides pins for regreasing once a year, and the needle bearing once in every two years.
After I purchased my X, I went and pulled apart the front hubs to get to the bearing, and put in new slide pins up front. First time process was about 5-6 hours start to finish. Now it takes a little over an hour per side. After you do it a few times it gets faster and you get more familiar with the parts. I now take apart the front slides pins for regreasing once a year, and the needle bearing once in every two years.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!
Joe Kucinski
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!
Michael S. Palmer
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)
Joe Kucinski
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 2,566
Likes: 18
From: The Great White North!
<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">