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LR D1 Front Hub

From 1983 Ford Bronco “That dirty old truck” — documented by Steve83.

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1983 Ford Bronco - These photos show the ASSEMBLY because the parts (& my hands) are cleaner, so it's easier to see what's happening. Just start at the other… 1983 Ford Bronco - Be sure to slip on the swivel ball seal & retainer before installing the swivel ball on the axle tube. The axle seal should already be inst… 1983 Ford Bronco - A ratcheting 13mm box end wrench is best for these bolts. 1983 Ford Bronco - Preinstall the bottom pin & weight on the knuckle, using a new gasket. The screws have T-40 heads. 1983 Ford Bronco - Tighten the screws fully. Note that the tab on the weight is AWAY from the spindle surface. 1983 Ford Bronco - With the bearing on the pin, slip the knuckle onto the ball & put the large seal in place. 1983 Ford Bronco - Tighten the 8mm screws. The retainer only fits one way. 1983 Ford Bronco - This probably isn't necessary, but it gets grease settled into the bottom of the knuckle faster than putting it all in from the top later. 1983 Ford Bronco - Prelube the CV, then work it around so the grease goes inside, then install the shaft assembly thru the knuckle. 1983 Ford Bronco - The ABS seal is probably the most overlooked seal, but it seems to be a MAJOR source of leaks, judging by the amount of grime on the brake… 1983 Ford Bronco - Use WABCO white grease here. 1983 Ford Bronco - Drop in the lower thrust washer & the thrust bearing, making sure they rest properly. 1983 Ford Bronco - It's important to lube the bearing since it can take some time before the grease moves up here from the swivel ball. 1983 Ford Bronco - Drop in the upper thrust washer, align the knuckle to the ball, and insert the top pin with shims. If you think there's a LOT of slop in th… 1983 Ford Bronco - Use a slide hammer with the special adapter to pull the spindle bearing. 1983 Ford Bronco - Pry out the spindle seal. 1983 Ford Bronco - The new seal can be pushed in by hand, or with a drift. The metal ring faces up. 1983 Ford Bronco - Use a drift to set the bearing back in. If it's not damaged, it can be reused. 1983 Ford Bronco - Using a new gasket, reinstall the spindle & the ring. I prefer the flat facing up, but the rear hubs have it facing front. I don't think it… 1983 Ford Bronco - Finish adding the grease & reinstall the plug. 1983 Ford Bronco - Set the brake line bracket back in place with both bolts & tighten the front bolt first using a 17mm ratcheting box end. A socket will reac… 1983 Ford Bronco - Reinstall the brake shield, using a 19mm for the stop bolt's nut, & an 8mm and 10mm for the bottom. 1983 Ford Bronco - Push the ABS sensor FULLY into place. 1983 Ford Bronco - Reinsert the tie rod ends into the steering knuckle, making sure the holes point directly outward. Tighten the 19mm castellated nuts so a c… 1983 Ford Bronco - Pull the hub seal, remove & clean the wheel bearings. 1983 Ford Bronco - Repack the wheel bearings by whatever method you can. This tool is reasonbly-priced on Amazon & eBay, and makes this job nearly clean. Usin… 1983 Ford Bronco - Drop in the inner wheel bearing & install a new hub seal. Note that it should be recessed in the hub. The white plastic disk is the special… 1983 Ford Bronco - Fill the area between the bearing races with grease. This prevents the bearings from throwing their grease out, and reduces the amount of a… 1983 Ford Bronco - Install the rotor, using anti-sieze lubricant where it presses onto the hub, and on the bolts. The heads are 12-point 14mm. 1983 Ford Bronco - Slide the assembled hub & rotor (yes, I forgot it & had to backtrack) onto the spindle, followed by the packed outer bearing. These bearing… 1983 Ford Bronco - Install the thick washer and set the inner nut by hand while rotating the hub. Then install the lock ring & the outer nut. The rotor should… 1983 Ford Bronco - Set the outer nut as tight as you can. The rotor should have been on the hub already. I had to backtrack later. 1983 Ford Bronco - Fold the lock ring outward over a flat of the outer nut & hammer it tight & flat. The rotor should have been on the hub already. I had to b… 1983 Ford Bronco - Look past the folded area to see where the inner nut's flats are, and fold the ring inward over one of them. Reinstall the caliper, brakes,…