2001 Ford F-350 Hub Tries to Lock

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ROCKHOUND40
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I have a 2001 F350 super crew 4 wheel drive. I use
the 4 wheel drive occassionally to move trailers on
wet locations.I always back up after disengaging the
4 wheel drive.It now sounds like the left front hub is
trying to lock in while I am driving.Is this a common
problem and is there a simple fix.Any help would be
appreciated.
Sep 28, 2006 at 1:17 PM
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yes pull them apart and clean real good, use thin coat white lythem grease when finished. check for broken or weak springs,weak springs will not let the Hub disenguage right.a broken one will not let it work one way or the other may have broke when trying to disenguage.(NOS) 8)
Sep 28, 2006 at 1:41 PM

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Remove and clean the locking hubs thoroughly, apply a thin coat of white lithium grease, and inspect for weak or broken springs that prevent proper disengagement.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2001 Ford F-350 Super Crew says the left front locking hub sounds like it is trying to engage while driving after occasional four-wheel-drive use. The expert advises disassembling and cleaning the hubs, applying a thin coat of white lithium grease, and checking for weak or broken springs that can keep the hub from disengaging.

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