bmacster Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 I am in the process working on replacing the front rotors for the truck, but I have ran into a slight problem. I got the casing off the manual hub and the lock ring, however, I cannot get the gear set off. Any tricks and such I can use to get this thing apart? Is there anything else I need while I am in this? Some say they need a gear puller to get the hub/rotor off, and some say you have to pull the ball joints... Thanks! I'll make a DIY thread once this is all completed. Quote Link to comment
bmacster Posted February 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Anyone? Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Here is some service info. Hope it helps! Raise and support front of vehicle and remove wheel. Disconnect brake caliper assembly and position aside. Do not allow brake line to support weight of caliper. Remove locking hub assembly as outlined. On 1984-86 models, disconnect tie rod using suitable tool. On all models, support lower control arm with suitable jack to relieve spring tension, then remove steering knuckle to knuckle arm attaching bolt. Remove upper and lower ball joint-to-link attaching nuts. Separate steering knuckle from upper and lower links, then remove knuckle and hub assembly from vehicle. Quote Link to comment
Guest Rick-rat Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Maybe pics of the assembly would help someone try to figure out what is going on Quote Link to comment
bmacster Posted February 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Progress! Don't need to disconnect the tie-rod end or anything like that. I should have a walk through done tomorrow or Sunday on how to do this job. It is a lot easier than I thought. It is a shame though that there isn't any information anywhere but yay! Quote Link to comment
bmacster Posted February 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Just about done with the job. Just have the driver side to do... a little preview... Quote Link to comment
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