The Ford Barn

tbirdtbird · 04-06-2014, 09:56 PM

"Seems like the physics of the thing should work so that as the axle nut is tightened the washer pushes against the outboard end of the key to lock it into the hub as the inboard end of the key (with the taper) presses into and upward against the taper of the broached axle slot. "

yes, and don't forget the special 5/8 grease seal, there is a recess machined into the hub to receive it. It somewhat resembles a garden hose rubber washer in size and shape

29er · 04-06-2014, 10:02 PM

Tbird: Gotcha! Thanks to all for the lesson!

Afordman31 · 04-07-2014, 07:07 AM

I do it like tbirdtbird does. Afordman31

04-06-2014, 09:56 PM	#1
tbirdtbird BANNED Join Date: May 2012 Location: inside your RAM Posts: 3,134	Re: Rear Axle Hub Key "Seems like the physics of the thing should work so that as the axle nut is tightened the washer pushes against the outboard end of the key to lock it into the hub as the inboard end of the key (with the taper) presses into and upward against the taper of the broached axle slot. " yes, and don't forget the special 5/8 grease seal, there is a recess machined into the hub to receive it. It somewhat resembles a garden hose rubber washer in size and shape __________________ '31 180A

04-06-2014, 10:02 PM	#2
29er Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 465	Re: Rear Axle Hub Key Tbird: Gotcha! Thanks to all for the lesson!

04-07-2014, 07:07 AM	#3
Afordman31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 593	Re: Rear Axle Hub Key I do it like tbirdtbird does. Afordman31