Chevy manual hub install directions

Set the caliper on the control arm or hang it from the spring with a zip tie. Straighten out the cotter pin with needle-nosed pliers, remove it, and then unscrew the nut from the spindle. Next, pull the hub and rotor assembly forward and off the spindle, but be aware that the outer wheel bearing may slide out, so be prepared to catch it.

Lay everything on a clean piece of cardboard or a paper towel. Next, take a paper towel and clean the spindle. Inspect the two flat surfaces. The bearings themselves do not actually run on these surfaces. Instead, they serve as the seating surfaces for the rings in the center of the bearing assemblies. However, if these surfaces are badly pockmarked or gouged, the inner bearing rings may not sit firmly on them, allowing the entire bearing to wobble.

If that is the case, and if, after replacing the bearings and adjusting them, there is still substantial play in the wheel, the entire strut housing may need to be replaced. Begin disassembling the hub by fishing the outer wheel bearing out. To remove the inner wheel bearing, you first need to pry the seal out of the back of the hub.

A long screwdriver rocking on a fulcrum point like the handle of a hammer usually does the trick. With the seal out, withdraw the inner wheel bearing.

Again, hold onto it for a bit in case you need to compare sizes. You should be able to see the smaller outer bearing race pressed into the front of the hub, and the larger inner race pressed into the back. If you look inside the hub from both sides, you should see two notches behind each race that allow you to bang them out. Using a hammer and the drift of your choice e. Then move on to the other race.

If you are replacing the rotors, now is a good time to take the old ones off. On my , they were held by four 8-mm Allen-head bolts, whereas on the Lotus, they were attached using traditional bolts. To check for proper engagement, dial both hubs to LOCKand raise the front let corner of the vehicle off the ground. Spin the lifted tire. The drive line will turn if the hub is engaging properly. To check for proper disengagement, dial the lifted wheelhub into FREE and spin the lifted wheel.

If the drive line does not turn and no ratchetingsound is heard, the hub is disengaging properly. Service Kits are available. Hubs should be serviced at thesame interval as the wheel bearings. Remove in reverse order of Installation procedure III. Then clean and lightly grease internal working surfaces. Maintenance When new: Warn Hubs are assembled at the factorywith the proper amount of grease so an additional amount is not required. When servicing:A "light coat" of molylube 1 will suffice.

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