Front Hub Installation assistance

[Gizmosrcool]

Hi Everyone

I am installing the front hub. It went on a very small amount and not enough to get the nut started. My largest socket is 1-1/4 and not large enough to help put on the end of the hub and try and work the hub on the spindle. I guess I need a larger big socket to knock the hub on and get it started. A few questions.

1. Do I need lube the spindle or hub? I did not and put it on dry.

2. What size socket would help to knock the hub on?

2. What size socket do I need for the spindle nut? I know I need a larger one and would be helpful to know the size?

Anything else that may be helpful to me before I try and get this thing on?

Thanks. Tom

[MB750]

Wait, your hub didn't slide all the way onto the spindle? I'm pretty sure mine did.

My issue was the nut. I had a large enough socket, but it would only go 1/2 turn before needing the wrench, and after 2 full turns I needed to maintain 150 ft-lbs the rest of the way down. It was like an interference fit.

[Gizmosrcool]

MB750. No. It just got on and stopped. Hardly on at all.

[rich grsc]

It needs to slide on with just minimal effort. If you have to use force, you will not be able to remove it it the future. You may have to lightly 'dress' the spindle with emery cloth. Should be a 34mm socket?

[Gizmosrcool]

Thx. Rich. I’ll look for such a socket.

I did get them both on. It was a pain to get off. I used a dab of grease on the spindle and inside the hub and it went on easily. So just learned to not dry install a hub.

Tom

[Jeff Kleiner]

Don't try to "knock it on"!!! This is one of those things that takes finesse, not brute force which will damage either spindle or bearing. If it only went on "a very small amount" it's a matter of misalignment. They are a tight fit---by design---and if you don't have it lined up square and true when you try to slide it on the spindle it will hang up, just like your photo shows. Take it off, make sure that you haven't created any burrs and clean them up if you have and try it again being careful to keep the bearing/hub straight as you start to slide it over the spindle. Final trick; heat it in the oven at 250 for 20 minutes or so before you attempt to install it.

Jeff

[csmith]

It needs to slide on with just minimal effort. If you have to use force, you will not be able to remove it it the future. You may have to lightly 'dress' the spindle with emery cloth. Should be a 34mm socket?

36mm for me. It was the same as the CV axle nut. That said, I only used my tiny rubber mallet to get it started and then pushed it the rest of the way. It's a very tight fit.

[Gizmosrcool]

Yes. Thx for the do not smash it on recommendations. I greased and it went right on.

It’s a 36mm. I can borrow from advanced auto.

One problem. I misplaced one of the axle nuts. Dooh. Anyone know what model year Mustang I can reference to go find one?

Thx. Tom

[csmith]

I finished my front suspension yesterday. Part number on the bag was 295-99000, which looks like this thing: DURA International 295-99000 Axle Nut M24x2.0 Selflock. The hub itself has instructions saying it's for a 2004-1994 Mustang.

[rich grsc]

Couldn't remember if it was a 34, or 36mm

[Gizmosrcool]

I finished my front suspension yesterday. Part number on the bag was 295-99000, which looks like this thing: DURA International 295-99000 Axle Nut M24x2.0 Selflock. The hub itself has instructions saying it's for a 2004-1994 Mustang.

Found it. Whew. dummy moment.

I lightly greased up both parts. It slipped on. I used a borrowed axle nut socket set from auto parts store. I have a 100-250lbft wrench. yikes. that's a lot. I used 230lbft and got it on.

I am done with my front suspension. One item not 100% sure of is the bolt that holds the steering arm. It barely goes through the nut.

See picture. Is that ok? Thx. Tom

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[phileas_fogg]

Those 36mm nuts seem to be all over the place. My neighbor borrowed my socket (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NPT7OC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1) to replace the hubs on his Honda Odyssey, and another neighbor borrowed it for his vintage Volkswagen Beatle. And with the old T-bird IRS, I use the socket every year to make sure the rears don't work their way loose (https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?36251-Check-your-IRS-axle-nuts!).


John

[MB750]

One item not 100% sure of is the bolt that holds the steering arm. It barely goes through the nut.

See picture. Is that ok? Thx. Tom

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I wouldn't worry. The nylon is on pressed onto the bolt at least two turns. If it makes you feel better remove it and add some loctite.

[Jeff Kleiner]

…The nylon is on pressed onto the bolt at least two turns. If it makes you feel better remove it and add some loctite.

Never use Locktite on nylock nuts…it attacks and melts the nylon.

Jeff