17-5. FRONT FREE WHEELING HUB (OPTIONAL)
General Description
This section describes operation, installation and maintenance of free wheeling hub. Be sure to refer to
this section carefully for proper service.
Operation
A free wheeling hub should be fitted onto each of the right and left front wheel hubs. The free wheeling
hub has a knob and two embossed marks,
“FREE” and “LOCK”. When the knob is set to the “FREE”
position, the axle shaft and wheel are disconnected and the revolution of the front wheels becomes free.
When it is set to the “LOCK” position, the axle shaft and wheel are connected.
“FREE”
position
Washer
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Cover
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/Ass’y/
Snap ring
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Axle shaft
Fig. 17-5-1
Hub
“LOCK” position
Fig. 17-5-2
For their usage, refer to Owner’s Manual supplied with the car.
CAUTION :
Both of the right and left wheeling hub knobs must be set to the same position (either FREE or
LOCK). Don’t set one to ‘FREE” and the other to “LOCK” positions.
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