Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Locking Hub: Installation
1987 Jeep Pickup J20SECTION Installation
- Make sure lock ring is in position between wheel bearing adjusting nut and adjusting nut. Using Bearing Nut Wrench (J-6893-D), tighten wheel bearing adjusting nut to 50 ft. lbs. (60 N.m) to seat bearings.
- Back off nut and tighten to 35 ft. lbs. (47 N.m) while rotating hub. Finally, back off nut a maximum of 3/8 turn. Assemble lock ring (with tab in keyway) over axle shaft, against bearing adjustment nut.
- Adjustment nut pin must pass through one of the washer holes. Tighten outer adjusting nut to 183 ft. lbs. (248 N.m). Align outer clutch housing splines with splines of wheel hub.
- Loosen cover screws 3 or 4 turns, and push in on cover to allow retaining ring to expand into rotor hub groove. Tighten cover cap screws to 40-50 INCH lbs. (4.5-5.6 N.m).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.