How-to
1985 Ford Bronco Front Aussie Locker Install
The front hubs and rotors were pulled from a 1985 Ford Bronco and the third member was removed so an Aussie locker could be fitted to the carrier. TIM OLIVA cleaned and repainted the parts and set the carrier back in the housing, with the front axles held back for new u-joints, bearings and seals.
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Step 1
Place the vehicle on jack stands.
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Step 2
Photograph the right and left front hubs and rotors before any disassembly.
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Step 3
Disassemble the right side. TIM OLIVA found the right hub completely saturated in dirt and oil, attributed it to a water leak, and was undecided whether to clean or replace it, noting the good left-side hub would serve as a spare if replaced.
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Step 4
Disassemble the left side and inspect the parts.
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Step 5
Remove the third member from the vehicle. TIM OLIVA chose to clean and paint it while it was out, and found no spider gears in it.
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Step 6
Lay out the Aussie locker components before installation and clean the carrier parts.
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Step 7
Install the Aussie locker in the carrier and check tolerances. TIM OLIVA notes the instructions call for between .145 and .170.
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Step 8
Set the carrier back in the housing and check it from the front and the side.
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Step 9
Check the front axle housing and driveline with the third member out, from several angles.
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Step 10
The front axles before cleanup and new u-joint installation, then cleaned and repainted and held for reassembly. TIM OLIVA was waiting on new u-joints, bearings and seals to arrive, and the album's photos end here, before reassembly.
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