03 F350 front hubs help
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12-01-2008, 02:09 AM
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03 F350 front hubs help
tried doing a search with no luck I am going to be replacing my front u joints and vacum seals on this truck any diagrams or tips would help. Would bring it into the dealer but why did I build a big *** shop and a desent tool box just to give away my kids college fund to those theives.
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#4
12-01-2008, 09:07 AM
I just completed changing the right front wheel bearing and all the seals.
1) Jack up secure so it is safe
2) After removing the wheel it is just like doing a brake job. Remove the caliper/brake assembly then rotor.
3) You will need a LOOOOOOOONG snap ring plier removal tool to get the snap ring off the end of the spindle.
4) After removal remove the washers carefully and photo with digital camera the position they are in. If you DON'T you might damage the wheel bearing. One washer has groves in it. If you put this on backwards it could prevent the 4wd from working.
5) Use 6 point socked and remove the 4 nuts holding the wheel bearing in place. It isn't metric I don't remember the correct size. Torque on mine was 135# so you will need a breaker bar.
6) Once you have removed the 4 nuts you should be able to remove the bearing.
7) After the bearing is out carefully pull the axle out. Try to go slow as to not damage the internal differential seal.
8) Get all parts in advance. You will need the inside dust shield/seal that covers the end of the diff between the Ujoint and the housing. You will need the large internal seal for the spindle. There is a special tool to install this seal, don't just try to hammer it on it cost about $45 and you don't want to damage this. I just bought this at the dealer and asked them to press the seal on and they did for an extra $20.
As the Helm manual would say,, assembly is just reverse disassembly.
But do put never seize between the bearing mount face and knuckle housing.
1) Jack up secure so it is safe
2) After removing the wheel it is just like doing a brake job. Remove the caliper/brake assembly then rotor.
3) You will need a LOOOOOOOONG snap ring plier removal tool to get the snap ring off the end of the spindle.
4) After removal remove the washers carefully and photo with digital camera the position they are in. If you DON'T you might damage the wheel bearing. One washer has groves in it. If you put this on backwards it could prevent the 4wd from working.
5) Use 6 point socked and remove the 4 nuts holding the wheel bearing in place. It isn't metric I don't remember the correct size. Torque on mine was 135# so you will need a breaker bar.
6) Once you have removed the 4 nuts you should be able to remove the bearing.
7) After the bearing is out carefully pull the axle out. Try to go slow as to not damage the internal differential seal.
8) Get all parts in advance. You will need the inside dust shield/seal that covers the end of the diff between the Ujoint and the housing. You will need the large internal seal for the spindle. There is a special tool to install this seal, don't just try to hammer it on it cost about $45 and you don't want to damage this. I just bought this at the dealer and asked them to press the seal on and they did for an extra $20.
As the Helm manual would say,, assembly is just reverse disassembly.
But do put never seize between the bearing mount face and knuckle housing.
#7
12-02-2008, 07:34 AM
, Don't know nutin about no Rep points?
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