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Break down the yoke and cross assembly
Remove the spindle assembly from the frame.
Remove the hub if not done already. There is a snap
ring at the top of each bearing cup; these need to be
removed.
Place the spindle upside-down in a press. Support
the bottom of the spindle so that the bearing cup
can be pressed out (1-1/8” socket works well). Using
a suitable tool, press the top bearing cup until the
bottom one falls out.
Remove the spindle from the press; the u-joint can
be twisted and removed from the yoke. The other
bearing cup can now be removed.
Remove the spindle from the press; the u-joint can
be twisted and removed from the yoke. The other
bearing cup can now be removed.
NOTE:
Make sure all needle bearings are in the
bearing cup. Check the bearings for wear or damage.
If the grease in the bearing cup is old and/or dirty
clean it out. Put the bearing cup on the end of the
u-joint and check that it spins freely.
SPINDLE DISASSEMBLY
Special tools made for universal joint removal can be very
helpful here; for example, OTC brand 7248 or OTC 7249.
The Disc-lock safety wheel nut is
a free spinning, vibration-proof
wheel nut, speci
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cally designed
to prevent wheel loss from
commercial vehicles such as trucks,
trailers and buses with hub-piloted
wheel systems.
LUG STUDS / NUTS & RELATED HARDWARE
Part#
Description
Price
00970
Nut, 5/16-24 (Lug Nut) “Pre 98”
$0.40
1-50-0189
Nut, 3/8-24 Z (Lug Nut) “Post 09” (DISC-LOCK)
$1.15
3824L
Nut, 3/8-24 Z (Lug Nut) “Post 98” Pre-09
$0.32
#1-50-0189
#00970
#3824L