What tool is used to remove the hub locknut on a Ford Bronco or F-150 with manual locking hubs?

Hub Locknut Wrench T83T-1197-B is specified for F-150 and Bronco models with a manual locking hub.

Which locknut wrench is required for F-250 and F-350 trucks with manual locking hubs?

Spanner Locknut Wrench D85T-1197-A is specified for F-250 and F-350 models with manual locking hubs.

How is the locknut wrench used according to the illustration?

The cylindrical locknut wrench is placed over the front hub/spindle assembly and turned with a drive handle, as shown in figure F2370-G.

Does this page give a torque specification for the hub locknut?

No. This page only identifies the special tools required; no torque values or step-by-step instructions are shown.

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Illustration of hub locknut/spanner wrench used on front hub with manual locking hub

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Service illustration showing the hub locknut and spanner wrench tools used on front hubs with manual locking hubs.

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This document is a single illustration from a Ford service procedure showing the removal or installation of a front hub locknut on a four-wheel-drive front axle. The line drawing depicts a technician's hand using a cylindrical socket-style locknut wrench engaged over the wheel hub/spindle assembly, turned with a drive handle or breaker bar. A callout arrow identifies the required special service tools: Hub Locknut Wrench T83T-1197-B, used on F-150 and Bronco models equipped with a manual locking hub, or Spanner Locknut Wrench D85T-1197-A, used on F-250 and F-350 models with manual locking hubs. The figure reference number F2370-G appears at the lower right. From this page, a reader learns which specific Ford special tool part number is needed for their truck model when servicing front wheel bearings and locknuts (this scan is part of a multi-page bearing service set, filed as 'bearing2.jpg'). No torque specifications, year ranges, or step-by-step instructions appear on this particular page.

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Frequently asked questions

What tool is used to remove the hub locknut on a Ford Bronco or F-150 with manual locking hubs?: Hub Locknut Wrench T83T-1197-B is specified for F-150 and Bronco models with a manual locking hub.
Which locknut wrench is required for F-250 and F-350 trucks with manual locking hubs?: Spanner Locknut Wrench D85T-1197-A is specified for F-250 and F-350 models with manual locking hubs.
How is the locknut wrench used according to the illustration?: The cylindrical locknut wrench is placed over the front hub/spindle assembly and turned with a drive handle, as shown in figure F2370-G.
Does this page give a torque specification for the hub locknut?: No. This page only identifies the special tools required; no torque values or step-by-step instructions are shown.