Jeep J-10 Series 1982 Technical & Service Manual page 788

2F-52 AXLES-FRONT HUBS
CLUTCH AND
BEARING ASSEMBLY
RETAINING RING
BODY ASSEMBLY
BOLT
TABBED
LOCKWASHER
50134B
Fig. 2F-79 M253 Hub Removal/Installation
CAUTION: Do not turn the hub control dial after re
moving the hub body.
(3) Remove retaining ring from axle shaft (fig. 2F-
78).
(4 ) Remove hub clutch and bearing assembly.
(5 ) Clean hub components in solvent. Dry them us
ing compressed air, clean shop towels, or air dry. Be sure
old lubricant, dirt, water or other foreign materials are
flushed out.
(6) Inspect hub components for signs of wear or
damage. Service components as necessary.
Installation—Model M253
CAUTION: Do not turn the hub control dial until after
the hub has been installed. The hub clutch nut and cup
can be damaged serverly if the dial is rotated while the
hub is off the vehicle.
(1) Lubricate hub components with Jeep all purpose
chassis .lubricant or equivalent. Refer to Lubrication
section. Apply light coat of lubricant only. Do not pack
hub with lubricant.
(2) Install hub clutch and bearing assembly on axle
shaft.
(3) Install retaining ring on axle shaft.
(4) Position new gasket on hub body and install hub
body and gasket.
(5) Align bolt holes in axle and hub body and install
bolts and tabbed lockwashers. Tighten bolts to 30 foot
pounds (41 N*m) torque.
(6) Raise vehicle front end.
(7) Turn hub control dials to 4 x 2 position and
rotate wheels. Wheels should rotate freely. If wheels
drag, check hub installation. Also, be sure control dials
are fully engaged in 4 x 2 position.
(8) Lower vehicle.
Removal—Model M247
(1) Remove socket head screws from hub body as
sembly (fig. 2F-80).
BODY CLUTCH
ASSEMBLY RETAINING ASSEMBLY
RING (SMAI
RETAINING RING (LARGE)
SOCKET HEAD SCREW
Fig. 2F-80 M247 Hub Removal/Installation
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(2) Remove large retaining ring from axle hub. Re
move small retaining ring from axle shaft.
(3) Remove hub clutch assembly.
(4) Clean hub components in solvent. Dry them us
ing compressed air, clean shop towels, or air dry. Be sure
old lubricant, dirt, water, or other foreign materials are
flushed out.
(5) Inspect hub components for signs of wear or
damage. Service components as necessary.
Installation—Model M247
(1) Lubricate hub components with Jeep all purpose
chassis lubricant, or equivalent. Refer to Lubrication
section. Apply light coat of lubricant only. Do not pack
hub with lubricant.
(2) Install hub clutch assembly.
(3) Install small retaining ring on axle shaft. Install
large retaining ring in axle hub.
(4) Install new O-ring or hub body if O-ring is being
replaced.
(5) Position hub body in clutch. Align screw holes in
clutch and body assemblies and install socket head
screws. Tighten screws to 30 inch-pounds (3 N»m)
torque.
(6) Raise vehicle front end.
(7) Turn both control dials to Free Position and
rotate wheels. Wheels must rotate freely. If wheels
drag, check hub installation. Also be sure control dials
are fully engaged in position.
(8) Lower vehicle.