REAR HUB/FELT CAP INTERFERENCE

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Art Ebeling
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REAR HUB/FELT CAP INTERFERENCE

Post by Art Ebeling » Sat Mar 21, 2026 11:55 am

When I tighten the rear axle nut on my 14 the wheel locks up. I put some black paint on the axle seal cap and when I tighten the axle nut it shows the back of the hub is rubbing the axle cap. What is the problem and the fix here?
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RajoRacer
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Re: REAR HUB/FELT CAP INTERFERENCE

Post by RajoRacer » Sat Mar 21, 2026 12:01 pm

You don't have a felt under that modern seal cap, do you ? Not enough room if so.


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Re: REAR HUB/FELT CAP INTERFERENCE

Post by Original Smith » Sat Mar 21, 2026 12:24 pm

That photo doesn't show a real Ford part. Why not try doing it correctly?

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