Automatic hubs

Tiny
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Just the other day I put it into four wheel drive and when I took it out my automatic hubs wouldn't release and they are still engaged I have no idea how to manual disengage them
Tuesday, June 26th, 2007 AT 2:52 AM

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Tiny
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There really is no way to disengage them. I had automatic hubs on my 92 bronco but I replaced them with manual ones after my first offroad adventure getting buried over the rear differential in mud. So it's either put it in and out of 4x4 till they release or just get some manual hubs.
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Tuesday, June 26th, 2007 AT 8:00 AM
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CEEBEE TAYLOR
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I've watched video on this you have to drive 10 to 15 feet in reverse to fully unlock hubs
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Tuesday, February 13th, 2018 AT 1:57 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Great addition to this thread! Please feel free to help out whenever you are on the site :)

Cheers, Ken
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Wednesday, February 14th, 2018 AT 10:50 AM
Tiny
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  • 1989 FORD BRONCO
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  • 19,000 MILES
Trying to change a rotor, took cop off of the locking assembly, took off the outer snap ring, took off inner sap ring, still can't get it off, comes out as far as the outer snap ring grove is there somthing I missed?
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Thursday, September 5th, 2019 AT 10:41 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Auto or manual locking hubs?
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Thursday, September 5th, 2019 AT 10:41 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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I have manual looking hubs, still having a problem
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Thursday, September 5th, 2019 AT 10:41 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thursday, September 5th, 2019 AT 10:41 AM (Merged)
Tiny
DONNY GURRUSQUIETA
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I have a similar problem with the assembly but mine is auto. I was able to pull the hub assembly but as I pulled the it off, pieces of what appear to be a gear ring fell off. Have no clue what or where they need to be replaced. I stopped there and haven’t pulled off the spindle nut to get to the bearings. Does anyone have an exploding diagram that I can reference to see what this part is and order a replacement somewhere? Also maybe a procedure or link on how to replace the rotors since these are shot(original) :-0? Thanks!
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Thursday, September 5th, 2019 AT 10:41 AM (Merged)
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KEN L
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Hello,

Here are the diagrams for the front auto locking hubs. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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