Steve83 > 1983 Ford Bronco > open folder LR D1 Front Hub

These photos show the ASSEMBLY because the parts (& my hands) are cleaner, so it's easier to see wha...
1 Tube Flange.JPG
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These photos show the ASSEMBLY because the parts (& my hands) are cleaner, so it's easier to see wha...
Be sure to slip on the swivel ball seal & retainer before installing the swivel ball on the axle tub...
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Be sure to slip on the swivel ball seal & retainer before installing the swivel ball on the axle tub...
A ratcheting 13mm box end wrench is best for these bolts.
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A ratcheting 13mm box end wrench is best for these bolts.
Preinstall the bottom pin & weight on the knuckle, using a new gasket. The screws have T-40 heads.
2 Bottom Pin.JPG
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Preinstall the bottom pin & weight on the knuckle, using a new gasket. The screws have T-40 heads.
Tighten the screws fully. Note that the tab on the weight is AWAY from the spindle surface.
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Tighten the screws fully. Note that the tab on the weight is AWAY from the spindle surface.
With the bearing on the pin, slip the knuckle onto the ball & put the large seal in place.
21 Bottom Bearing.JPG
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With the bearing on the pin, slip the knuckle onto the ball & put the large seal in place.
Tighten the 8mm screws. The retainer only fits one way.
22 Swivel Retainer.JPG
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Tighten the 8mm screws. The retainer only fits one way.
This probably isn't necessary, but it gets grease settled into the bottom of the knuckle faster than...
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This probably isn't necessary, but it gets grease settled into the bottom of the knuckle faster than...
Prelube the CV, then work it around so the grease goes inside, then install the shaft assembly thru ...
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Prelube the CV, then work it around so the grease goes inside, then install the shaft assembly thru ...
The ABS seal is probably the most overlooked seal, but it seems to be a MAJOR source of leaks, judgi...
3 ABS Seal.JPG
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The ABS seal is probably the most overlooked seal, but it seems to be a MAJOR source of leaks, judgi...
Use WABCO white grease here.
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Use WABCO white grease here.
Drop in the lower thrust washer & the thrust bearing, making sure they rest properly.
31 Top Bearing.JPG
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Drop in the lower thrust washer & the thrust bearing, making sure they rest properly.
It's important to lube the bearing since it can take some time before the grease moves up here from ...
32 Top Prelube.JPG
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It's important to lube the bearing since it can take some time before the grease moves up here from ...
Drop in the upper thrust washer, align the knuckle to the ball, and insert the top pin with shims. ...
33 Top Pin.JPG
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Drop in the upper thrust washer, align the knuckle to the ball, and insert the top pin with shims. ...
Use a slide hammer with the special adapter to pull the spindle bearing.
4 Spindle Bearing.JPG
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Use a slide hammer with the special adapter to pull the spindle bearing.
Pry out the spindle seal.
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Pry out the spindle seal.
The new seal can be pushed in by hand, or with a drift. The metal ring faces up.
41 Spindle Seal.JPG
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The new seal can be pushed in by hand, or with a drift. The metal ring faces up.
Use a drift to set the bearing back in. If it's not damaged, it can be reused.
42 Spindle Bearing.JPG
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Use a drift to set the bearing back in. If it's not damaged, it can be reused.
Using a new gasket, reinstall the spindle & the ring. I prefer the flat facing up, but the rear hubs...
43 Spindle.JPG
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Using a new gasket, reinstall the spindle & the ring. I prefer the flat facing up, but the rear hubs...
Finish adding the grease & reinstall the plug.
44 Lube.JPG
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Finish adding the grease & reinstall the plug.
Set the brake line bracket back in place with both bolts & tighten the front bolt first using a 17mm...
5 Top Bolt.JPG
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Set the brake line bracket back in place with both bolts & tighten the front bolt first using a 17mm...
Reinstall the brake shield, using a 19mm for the stop bolt's nut, & an 8mm and 10mm for the bottom.
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Reinstall the brake shield, using a 19mm for the stop bolt's nut, & an 8mm and 10mm for the bottom.
Push the ABS sensor FULLY into place.
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Push the ABS sensor FULLY into place.
Reinsert the tie rod ends into the steering knuckle, making sure the holes point directly outward. ...
52 Cotter Pin.JPG
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Reinsert the tie rod ends into the steering knuckle, making sure the holes point directly outward. ...
Pull the hub seal, remove & clean the wheel bearings.
60 Hub Seal.JPG
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Pull the hub seal, remove & clean the wheel bearings.
Repack the wheel bearings by whatever method you can. This tool is reasonbly-priced on Amazon & eBa...
6 Bearing Grease.JPG
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Repack the wheel bearings by whatever method you can. This tool is reasonbly-priced on Amazon & eBa...
Drop in the inner wheel bearing & install a new hub seal. Note that it should be recessed in the hu...
61 Hub Seal.JPG
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Drop in the inner wheel bearing & install a new hub seal. Note that it should be recessed in the hu...
Fill the area between the bearing races with grease. This prevents the bearings from throwing their...
62 Grease.JPG
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Fill the area between the bearing races with grease. This prevents the bearings from throwing their...
Install the rotor, using anti-sieze lubricant where it presses onto the hub, and on the bolts. The ...
63 Rotor.JPG
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Install the rotor, using anti-sieze lubricant where it presses onto the hub, and on the bolts. The ...
Slide the assembled hub & rotor (yes, I forgot it & had to backtrack) onto the spindle, followed by ...
7 Outer Bearing.JPG
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Slide the assembled hub & rotor (yes, I forgot it & had to backtrack) onto the spindle, followed by ...
Install the thick washer and set the inner nut by hand while rotating the hub. Then install the loc...
70 Spindle Nut.JPG
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Install the thick washer and set the inner nut by hand while rotating the hub. Then install the loc...
Set the outer nut as tight as you can.The rotor should have been on the hub already. I had to bac...
71 Spindle Socket.JPG
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Set the outer nut as tight as you can.

The rotor should have been on the hub already. I had to bac...
Fold the lock ring outward over a flat of the outer nut & hammer it tight & flat.The rotor should ...
72 Lock Ring.JPG
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Fold the lock ring outward over a flat of the outer nut & hammer it tight & flat.

The rotor should ...
Look past the folded area to see where the inner nut's flats are, and fold the ring inward over one ...
73 Finished.JPG
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Look past the folded area to see where the inner nut's flats are, and fold the ring inward over one ...