need help with 94X 4wd - is it OK to drive without front cams?

[mikesmithfl]

The plastic cam from front 4wd assy broke a tooth. Is it OK to just remove the cams (both driver & psgr side) and the other stuff outside the wheel bearing nut and put the hub outer cover back on to keep it clean?

(by other stuff - I mean the splined washer - there weren't any other thrust washers)

Just got this X about a month ago and still getting used to it. While trying to find cause for front wobblies, I'm surprised it kept on the road at all...

Tks

 

[cybergasm]

yea you can get the hubs and run the covers only just won't have any 4x4 that's all

 

[Tbars4]

...These threads are worth reading since you just got the 4x4 X and they should help educate you on the front end...

...This link should help for the hub and spindle nut info...
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=232754

...This thread will probably answer the "Wobbly" questions...
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=199915&highlight=bearing

...and this link will let you see some parts for the front end...
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=232576

 

[mikesmithfl]

Thanks guys - it's good to know, I've put them back together without the cams and was beginning to worry about my AM commute.

Those links are great!

Mike