Locking Hubs: Description
NOTE:
Unless otherwise specified, references to Pickup include the F350 Super Duty commercial chassis.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
| Series (1) | Model | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| "F" | Pickup | ||
| "R" | Ranger | ||
| "U" | Bronco & Explorer | ||
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The front driving axle hub locks are either automatically or manually actuated. When actuated, hub lock assembly locks hub, wheel and tire assembly to front drive axle. When released, front drive axle is disengaged from hub assembly. Tire and wheel assembly rotate freely on spindle. Two opposed tapered roller bearings allow hub and wheel and tire assembly to rotate on spindle. A hub seal is installed behind inner bearing to prevent wheel bearing lubricant from contaminating brake pads and rotor surfaces.