10
Conventional Wheel Hubs – Recommended Service
ConMet
REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION OF
MACHINED ABS
TONE RING
For a machined ring, remove
using a chisel, making sure not to
damage the hub (see figure 30).
Reinstall by heating the ring to
350°F in an oven and installing it on
the hub.
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106806a
Machined ABS Ring
FIGURE 30
REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION OF
STAMPED STEEL ABS
TONE RING
1. The steer axle tone ring can be
removed by gripping the ring
with a pair of locking pliers and
tapping the pliers upward with
a rubber mallet. Work around
the ring to keep the ring from
cocking (see figure 31). Drive
axle and trailer tone rings can
be removed by gripping the
ring with a pair of locking pliers
and prying against the head of
a wheel stud to lift the ring off
the hub. Work around the ring to
prevent cocking (see figure 32).
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106807a
Stamped Steel ABS Ring
FIGURE 31
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106808a
Stamped Steel ABS Ring
FIGURE 32
2. Thoroughly clean and degrease
the ABS ring seat on the hub
with a nonflammable solvent.
Replace the hub if the ABS ring seat is damaged.
The ABS ring must be fully seated with a
maximum of 0.008" axial runout to ensure the
ABS system functions properly.
CAUTION
!
For steer hubs, be certain the inside diameter
flange is facing up.
NOTE
3. Place the hub in a press and
place the ABS ring on the hub
ring seat.
4. Using ConMet ring installation
tool (part number 107119),
center the tool over the ABS
ring. Each type of ring fits a
corresponding diameter on the
tool (see figure 33).
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105744a
Installing the ABS Tone Ring
FIGURE 33
5. Press the ring on the hub. If a
press is not available, drive the
ring on with a hammer or mallet
until the ring seats on the hub
(see figure 34). A swift initial
blow with an 8-lb. hammer may
be necessary to start the ring
onto the hub.
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105745a
Using a Hammer to Install the Ring
FIGURE 34
6. Inspect the ring to ensure
proper seating. If the ring is not
completely seated, continue
to drive the ring with the
ring installation tool until it is
completely seated.
REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION OF BOLT
ON ABS TONE RINGS
1. Remove and discard the
fasteners holding the ABS tone
ring on the hub.
2. Thoroughly clean and degrease
the ABS ring seat on the hub
with a non-flammable solvent.
3. Install the new ABS ring using
the new fasteners included with
the ring. Torque the fasteners to
the torque specifications below.
Thread Size
Torque
#8-32
18-22 in-lbs
1/4"-20
155-165 in-lbs
4. Conventional Wheel Hubs – Recommended Service