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Brad B · 08-04-2011, 10:24 AM

Anyone have a clue on how to get the big aluminum nut off of the front hub on a 96 f250 with auto hubs? Been to NAPA twice and still have the wrong tool. Trying to investigate a possible bearing failure and I'm already fed up with the deal. Ready to light it on fire and walk away!

94f450sd · 08-04-2011, 01:22 PM

i havent had one apart in a long time but make sure you are turning the nut the right direction.i know on a rear hub i helped a friend with had reverse threads,had to turn it to the right to loosen it up.we found this out after using assorted hammers,chisels,air tools and a torch.

Brad B · 08-04-2011, 03:27 PM

Front hub. And I've beat on it with a screwdriver and hammer and can't get it to turn either direction. Tried 7 different spindle/hub sockets and none fit. Dealership doesn't even show the same parts on thier computer.

Brad B · 08-04-2011, 03:32 PM

Here's the problem "nut" I'm trying to remove. Anyone seen this before or is my truck one of all the thousands they put this crap on?!!

DaveBen · 08-04-2011, 03:59 PM

I have never seen that one. I see a snap ring where the hub meets the brake/wheel hub. Pull out that snap ring using a small flat screw driver. You can try to turn that til the cows come home. Once you have the ring out, pull out the hub and you will see the nut with four channels cut into it. Use a wrench that fits this nut and remove, using common sense and a wrench handle. Clear?

Dave

BIG JOE · 08-04-2011, 04:12 PM

From the Pic.. that looks more like a Cover, or Cap. I'd go with what Dave said...

94f450sd · 08-04-2011, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveBen

I have never seen that one. I see a snap ring where the hub meets the brake/wheel hub. Pull out that snap ring using a small flat screw driver. You can try to turn that til the cows come home. Once you have the ring out, pull out the hub and you will see the nut with four channels cut into it. Use a wrench that fits this nut and remove, using common sense and a wrench handle. Clear?

Dave

what he said

Brad B · 08-04-2011, 06:49 PM

Yes it's all so clear now!!! I found a diagram on Warn's site that showed me the light. Thanks for all the help. By the way, there is not a not a locknut that would require a spanner wrench or spindle wrench type tool. I am concerned that I'm missing what Warn referes to as a lockring key. Seems the lack thereof allowed my wheel retainer to back off which didn't allow the auto hub to work right and made my wheel loose. I also found that my thrustwashers are in a different order and of different material than they indicate. Not sure if any of that makes a difference though.
Here's the link I found with the diagram in case anyone needs it.

http://warn.iwebcat.com/imgVD/WAR/32722A2-pn32720.pdf

Now I'm off to battle replacing my door hinge pins!!

15265 · 10-15-2011, 04:13 PM

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08-04-2011, 10:24 AM	#1
Brad B SDD Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Winnie, TX Posts: 124 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hub tool Anyone have a clue on how to get the big aluminum nut off of the front hub on a 96 f250 with auto hubs? Been to NAPA twice and still have the wrong tool. Trying to investigate a possible bearing failure and I'm already fed up with the deal. Ready to light it on fire and walk away! __________________ 96 F250 PSD, K&N cold air intake, Edge programmer, 4" lift, full size down pipe with 4" turbo back exhaust. 243,000+ miles and on it's 4 th transmission.

08-04-2011, 01:22 PM	#2
94f450sd certified nutjob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: plymouth,ma Posts: 2,275 Thanks: 23 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts View Photos By: 94f450sd	i havent had one apart in a long time but make sure you are turning the nut the right direction.i know on a rear hub i helped a friend with had reverse threads,had to turn it to the right to loosen it up.we found this out after using assorted hammers,chisels,air tools and a torch. __________________ RICH my pictures 95 F350 XLT,automatic,CC,dually 2WD,fully loaded.,328,000miles.Dana HD70 rear with 4.10 gears,trans temp,pyro,and boost gauges on the pillar.3" down pipe.TS 6 pos.chip with the crazy TWILDMAN programs!!,.intercooled,DIY tymar,monsterbox E4OD, BDP stage 2s,BDP fuel system,stealth HPOP from BDP powered by,Beans diesel performance old best,15.340@86.93MPH new best,15.079@91.53MPH 367HP,not running 100% poor mans onboard air,wannabe train horns and hadleys on the roof 72 pontiac lemans GT37

08-04-2011, 03:27 PM	#3
Brad B SDD Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Winnie, TX Posts: 124 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Front hub. And I've beat on it with a screwdriver and hammer and can't get it to turn either direction. Tried 7 different spindle/hub sockets and none fit. Dealership doesn't even show the same parts on thier computer. __________________ 96 F250 PSD, K&N cold air intake, Edge programmer, 4" lift, full size down pipe with 4" turbo back exhaust. 243,000+ miles and on it's 4 th transmission.

08-04-2011, 03:32 PM	#4
Brad B SDD Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Winnie, TX Posts: 124 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Here's the problem "nut" I'm trying to remove. Anyone seen this before or is my truck one of all the thousands they put this crap on?!! Attached Thumbnails __________________ 96 F250 PSD, K&N cold air intake, Edge programmer, 4" lift, full size down pipe with 4" turbo back exhaust. 243,000+ miles and on it's 4 th transmission.

08-04-2011, 03:59 PM	#5
DaveBen SDD Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ukiah, California Posts: 7,869 Thanks: 127 Thanked 506 Times in 489 Posts	I have never seen that one. I see a snap ring where the hub meets the brake/wheel hub. Pull out that snap ring using a small flat screw driver. You can try to turn that til the cows come home. Once you have the ring out, pull out the hub and you will see the nut with four channels cut into it. Use a wrench that fits this nut and remove, using common sense and a wrench handle. Clear? Dave __________________ 2004 F-350 Regular cab with 6.0, Torqshift, 4X4, and just about all of the rest of the options. I added Guages, Satellite Radio, Air Horns, and a coolant filter. Bilstein shocks. Battery Desulphater that really works. Installed Jimmi Jammers. Pictures here: http://community.webshots.com/user/dbennett48 Completely Stock. I had a Detroit Diesel 8V92TA in a KW dump truck in 1980. That sucker would put out 425 hp but would never out pull a CAT.

08-04-2011, 04:12 PM	#6
BIG JOE SDD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: CenCal Posts: 4,377 Thanks: 101 Thanked 392 Times in 381 Posts	From the Pic.. that looks more like a Cover, or Cap. I'd go with what Dave said...

08-04-2011, 06:49 PM	#8
Brad B SDD Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Winnie, TX Posts: 124 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes it's all so clear now!!! I found a diagram on Warn's site that showed me the light. Thanks for all the help. By the way, there is not a not a locknut that would require a spanner wrench or spindle wrench type tool. I am concerned that I'm missing what Warn referes to as a lockring key. Seems the lack thereof allowed my wheel retainer to back off which didn't allow the auto hub to work right and made my wheel loose. I also found that my thrustwashers are in a different order and of different material than they indicate. Not sure if any of that makes a difference though. Here's the link I found with the diagram in case anyone needs it. http://warn.iwebcat.com/imgVD/WAR/32722A2-pn32720.pdf Now I'm off to battle replacing my door hinge pins!! __________________ 96 F250 PSD, K&N cold air intake, Edge programmer, 4" lift, full size down pipe with 4" turbo back exhaust. 243,000+ miles and on it's 4 th transmission.

10-15-2011, 04:13 PM	#9
15265 SDD Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bethesda oh Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts View Photos By: 15265	cancelled Last edited by 15265; 10-28-2011 at 09:15 AM.

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