Hub Removal Mystery

RickD · 04-20-08, 07:54 AM

Trying to repack wheel bearings on my 82 FJ40. I’ve removed the hub face. But no where do I see the snap ring? I do see 13mm bolt on the end of the hub. It also seems that where the snap ring should be is awfully far inside the hub.

Two other things that I noticed – no cone washers on this either. It has bolts with a bend down tab washer and it didn’t have bolts on the hub face – it had Allen bolts.

I’ve done this job before on an 85 FJ60 and an 91 FJ80. What’s the trick?

matt.mcinnes · 04-20-08, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickD

Trying to repack wheel bearings on my 82 FJ40. I’ve removed the hub face. But no where do I see the snap ring? I do see 13mm bolt on the end of the hub. It also seems that where the snap ring should be is awfully far inside the hub.

Two other things that I noticed – no cone washers on this either. It has bolts with a bend down tab washer and it didn’t have bolts on the hub face – it had Allen bolts.

I’ve done this job before on an 85 FJ60 and an 91 FJ80. What’s the trick?

Un do the 13mm bolt. It's in place of the snap ring and depends on the brand of locking hubs. The will be a washer behind it too. Does the same thing.

May need to put in in 4x4 and lock the hubs in to undo the bolts. The other side can be more fun as you have no hub to lock once one side is removed.

I would take a guess at Warn, Asian have the snap ring and cone washers.

Pighead · 04-20-08, 08:04 AM

Sounds like a Warn hub...

mimkerman · 04-21-08, 08:59 AM

they don't use the C clips

Josie'sLandCruiser · 04-21-08, 07:17 PM

Hi All:

"RickD," can you post a photo?

Sounds like a Warn manual lock-out to me, but using the shorter mini-truck/60 Series Birfields.

Regards,

Alan

badass · 04-21-08, 07:46 PM

remove the 13 mm bolt and washer, then you remove the hub body, behind that will be two 54mm nuts and a snap ring.

not to hijack but, my truck used to have warn hubs, i just put aisin hubs on it and it won't really work cause it seems like the 13mm bolt and washer are in the way, do i still need these if i'm running aisin hubs or are they there only for the warn hub? Thanks.

matt.mcinnes · 04-21-08, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badass

remove the 13 mm bolt and washer, then you remove the hub body, behind that will be two 54mm nuts and a snap ring.

not to hijack but, my truck used to have warn hubs, i just put aisin hubs on it and it won't really work cause it seems like the 13mm bolt and washer are in the way, do i still need these if i'm running aisin hubs or are they there only for the warn hub? Thanks.

Just for warn go back to the snap ring if you switched to Asian's

badass · 04-22-08, 08:46 AM

thats why my dam hub face broke. thanks

orangefj45 · 04-22-08, 09:08 AM

yup, definetly sounds like you have warn hubs on there. for the warns, you'll use the 13mm bolt and special stepped washer on the birf along with locking tabs and nuts on the outside bolt circle.
the stock aisins require the cone washers, washers and nuts on the outside, C-clip on the inside.

tlc_4play · 04-24-08, 02:23 PM

It'll be the Warn free wheeling hub

Loosen and remove the 8mm bolt (13mm spanner) you will need to lock the hub, then there will be a circlip at the back of the free wheel locking gear.

04-20-08, 07:54 AM	#1
RickD IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 40	Hub Removal Mystery Trying to repack wheel bearings on my 82 FJ40. I’ve removed the hub face. But no where do I see the snap ring? I do see 13mm bolt on the end of the hub. It also seems that where the snap ring should be is awfully far inside the hub. Two other things that I noticed – no cone washers on this either. It has bolts with a bend down tab washer and it didn’t have bolts on the hub face – it had Allen bolts. I’ve done this job before on an 85 FJ60 and an 91 FJ80. What’s the trick?

04-20-08, 08:04 AM	#3
Pighead myopic luddite Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Midtown Sacramento TLCA# 2509 Posts: 1,741	Sounds like a Warn hub... __________________ "Well it's a '68, '69, '70, '71, '72, '73, '74, '75, 76, '77 FJ55" http://forum.ih8mud.com/424768-post9.html

04-21-08, 08:59 AM	#4
mimkerman IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 42	sounds like Selctro or perfect circle they don't use the C clips

04-21-08, 07:17 PM	#5
Josie'sLandCruiser Dog is my co-pilot. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Seattle, USA TLCA# 6446 Posts: 1,987	Hi All: "RickD," can you post a photo? Sounds like a Warn manual lock-out to me, but using the shorter mini-truck/60 Series Birfields. Regards, Alan __________________ www.seattlecruiserheads.com

04-21-08, 07:46 PM	#6
badass IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Alabama TLCA# 16412 Posts: 1,698	remove the 13 mm bolt and washer, then you remove the hub body, behind that will be two 54mm nuts and a snap ring. not to hijack but, my truck used to have warn hubs, i just put aisin hubs on it and it won't really work cause it seems like the 13mm bolt and washer are in the way, do i still need these if i'm running aisin hubs or are they there only for the warn hub? Thanks. __________________ 79 fj40- Safari Snorkel, Mini-truck ps, 4:88 gears, ARB Rear Locker, Aussie front, Shackle Reversal, 35 MTRs, 5.5 SUA lift front, 2.5 inch OME SOA in rear, ARB Bull Bar, Choctaw Sliders, Kaymar Hi-lift mount on passenger side, and a solid 8 mpgs

04-22-08, 08:46 AM	#8
badass IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Alabama TLCA# 16412 Posts: 1,698	thats why my dam hub face broke. thanks __________________ 79 fj40- Safari Snorkel, Mini-truck ps, 4:88 gears, ARB Rear Locker, Aussie front, Shackle Reversal, 35 MTRs, 5.5 SUA lift front, 2.5 inch OME SOA in rear, ARB Bull Bar, Choctaw Sliders, Kaymar Hi-lift mount on passenger side, and a solid 8 mpgs

04-22-08, 09:08 AM	#9
orangefj45 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: on thin ice Posts: 5,212	yup, definetly sounds like you have warn hubs on there. for the warns, you'll use the 13mm bolt and special stepped washer on the birf along with locking tabs and nuts on the outside bolt circle. the stock aisins require the cone washers, washers and nuts on the outside, C-clip on the inside. __________________ TLCA and PMC member looking for Advance Adapters parts? send me a pm!

04-24-08, 02:23 PM	#10
tlc_4play IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jhb - South Africa Posts: 84	It'll be the Warn free wheeling hub Loosen and remove the 8mm bolt (13mm spanner) you will need to lock the hub, then there will be a circlip at the back of the free wheel locking gear. __________________ 1999 - FZJ105 1979 - BJ-FJ40

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