I have a 95 f-150 XLT subercab with auto hubs (dashboard activated). I want to check one of the front bearings while I'm doing the brakes (I'll probably also cut the rotors). Directly inside the chrome 3-screw (T25) hub is a cast (magnesium?) part that I have no idea how to get off. I tried pulling and with reasonable force turning of. I don't want to destroy anything. I was expecting to find a large hex nut. Any Ideas or suggestions? TIA Rob
Rob,
After you take off the chrome cap you will find a snap ring holding the hub in (magnesium looking thing). Use a 90 degree pick and pull the snap ring out. It can be a real pain in the a** your first time. Once you get the snap ring out (I'm calling it a snap ring, it's really a round spring clip) you can pull the hub out. After the hub is out you will find another clip around the axle. If memory serves you need a special socket to remove the lock nut and adjuster nut. There are a few different sockets used depending on the model year / axle type.
hope this helps,
there should be a snap ring holding it in
This is the right procedure. Original poster, you won't be taking this off without the special tool. A hub wrench or spanner or whatever you want to call it.
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