James81 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Hi all, my names James. I live in Oregon and just picked up my first Bronco. Ive lurked on the site for a bit of time so I thought I would make an introduction. planing on replacing my front axle u joints this weekend so if anyone has any info, that would be much appreciated. Will try and get some pics of my rig up later today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Welcome, James! Good to meet you. Where in Oregon? We have at least three other members there, as you can see on the member's map: Bullnose Forum/Member's Map. And I can add you to the map if you'd like - just give me a town/city and I'll put you on. As for the u-joints for the front axle, we just had a discussion about the Spicer part number for them here: http://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/Spicer-U-Joint-Part-Numbers-td21298.html. But that didn't talk about how to do it, so if you have specific questions on that subject then please let us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James81 Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 Welcome, James! Good to meet you. Where in Oregon? We have at least three other members there, as you can see on the member's map: Bullnose Forum/Member's Map. And I can add you to the map if you'd like - just give me a town/city and I'll put you on. As for the u-joints for the front axle, we just had a discussion about the Spicer part number for them here: http://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/Spicer-U-Joint-Part-Numbers-td21298.html. But that didn't talk about how to do it, so if you have specific questions on that subject then please let us know. Im From Portland, And I have been struggling to get the rotor off. any help with that would be awesome. even just pointing me in the right direction. I'm new to this whole thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Im From Portland, And I have been struggling to get the rotor off. any help with that would be awesome. even just pointing me in the right direction. I'm new to this whole thing You are now on the map. As for the rotor, how far into that are you? I just need to know where to start in the instructions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James81 Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 You are now on the map. As for the rotor, how far into that are you? I just need to know where to start in the instructions. his is the point I am currently at. I have removed both of these. also not sure if it matters but the hub was free when I took it off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Current.jpg his is the point I am currently at. Removed.jpg Snapring.jpg I have removed both of these. also not sure if it matters but the hub was free when I took it off I'm a little confused, but what's new, when looking at your pics. But, have you gotten the snap ring out? There's a ring w/o tabs for a pair of snap ring pliers that sits in a groove. Easily missed as the ends almost touch. You have to work on it w/a small screwdriver to get an end up and bring it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 I'm a little confused, but what's new, when looking at your pics. But, have you gotten the snap ring out? There's a ring w/o tabs for a pair of snap ring pliers that sits in a groove. Easily missed as the ends almost touch. You have to work on it w/a small screwdriver to get an end up and bring it out. James - I've added the instructions from the factory shop manual to this page (Driveline/4WD Front Hubs And Rotors) on the Instructions tab. See if that helps, and let me know what else you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James81 Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 James - I've added the instructions from the factory shop manual to this page (Driveline/4WD Front Hubs And Rotors) on the Instructions tab. See if that helps, and let me know what else you need. Sorry for the delay had to run to the parts store before I get snowed in. the pictures I include the first one label current is where the car is right now. the other two are what has been removed so far. and no I never removed another snap ring without tabs on it so ill look for that. Thanks for such quick replies you my friend are a life saver:nabble_anim_jump: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Sorry for the delay had to run to the parts store before I get snowed in. the pictures I include the first one label current is where the car is right now. the other two are what has been removed so far. and no I never removed another snap ring without tabs on it so ill look for that. Thanks for such quick replies you my friend are a life saver:nabble_anim_jump: Happy to help. That's what this forum, and the accompanying website, is for. And, speaking of the website, I'm scanning in the section on the Front Drive Axle as I type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James81 Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 Happy to help. That's what this forum, and the accompanying website, is for. And, speaking of the website, I'm scanning in the section on the Front Drive Axle as I type. So I can't seem to find the snap ring that you are talking about. is it in the outer groove or is it around the axle shaft itself? I have installed two of the bolts from the cap in the holes to see if I could pull it out and it maybe moves 1/32 if an inch so something is till holding it in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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