How to: How To: AVM Hub Conversion, 2006 Ranger

[albi1cnobi1]

You use the retaining ring to secure the axle. Reach behind the bearing/hub and pull the axle out and against the back of the hub and use a screwdriver or punch or something similar to work the retainer ring down into it's recess until it clicks in.

 

[Electrohacker01]

no, I mean it literally wont go that far in, it is like it is a press fit

 

[albi1cnobi1]

It should go in. It may be tight, but it might take some persuasion. Did you install the seals on the back of the hubs? They could be fighting you. I had to smear some grease on that seal to get it to cooperate.

 

[Electrohacker01]

I took it apart and compared shafts, the left shaft from empi is defective, its a bearing surface so I cannot modify it
I'll have to find a replacement

 

[albi1cnobi1]

That's not good. Let us know how it goes.

 

[Electrohacker01]

got a replacement from orielly and it fit like a glove. now to figure out how to return this defective unit

 

[albi1cnobi1]

Glad it worked out.

 

[SWIGIN]

I haven't seen anyone say if they used the O rings for the Vacuum hubs with the manual hubs.

I would think it would help seal out dirt and water. Maybe not the O ring on the inside (big end) of the hub but the little one that goes under the Vacuum hub is the one I am talking about.