Conmet Conventional - Removal and Installation of Stamped Steel Abs Tone Ring; Removal and Installation of Bolt on Abs Tone Rings (for Disc Brakes)

PreSet Plus Wheel Hubs – Recommended Service
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6. PreSet Plus Wheel Hubs – Recommended Service
REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION OF
STAMPED STEEL ABS
TONE RING
1. The steer axle tone ring can be
removed by gripping the ring
with a pair of locking pliers and
tapping the pliers upward with
a rubber mallet. Work around
the ring to keep the ring from
cocking (see gure 73). Drive
axle and trailer tone rings can
be removed by gripping the
ring with a pair of locking pliers
and prying against the head of
a wheel stud to lift the ring off
the hub. Work around the ring
to prevent cocking (see gure
74).
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106807a
Stamped Steel ABS Ring
FIGURE 73
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106808a
Stamped Steel ABS Ring
FIGURE 74
2. Thoroughly clean and degrease
the ABS ring seat on the hub
with a nonammable solvent.
Replace the hub if the ABS ring seat is damaged.
The ABS ring must be fully seated with a
maximum of 0.008" axial runout to ensure the
ABS system functions properly.
CAUTION
!
For steer hubs, be certain the inside diameter
ange is facing up.
NOTE
3. Place the hub in a press and
place the ABS ring on the hub
ring seat.
4. Using ConMet ring installation
tool (part number 107119),
center the tool over the ABS
ring. Each type of ring ts a
corresponding diameter on the
tool (see gure 75).
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105744a
Installing the ABS Tone Ring
FIGURE 75
5. Press the ring on the hub. If a
press is not available, drive the
ring on with a hammer or mallet
until the ring seats on the hub
(see gure 76). A swift initial
blow with an 8-lb. hammer may
be necessary to start the ring
onto the hub.
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105745a
Using a Hammer to Install the Ring
FIGURE 76
6. Inspect the ring to ensure
proper seating. If the ring is not
completely seated, continue
to drive the ring with the
ring installation tool until it is
completely seated.
REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION OF BOLT
ON ABS TONE RINGS
(For Disc Brakes)
1. Remove and discard the
fasteners holding the ABS tone
ring on the hub.
2. Thoroughly clean and degrease
the ABS ring seat on the hub
with a non-ammable solvent.
3. Install the new ABS ring using
the new fasteners included with
the ring. Torque the fasteners to
the torque specications below.
Thread Size Torque
#8-32 18-22 in-lbs
1/4"-20 155-165 in-lbs