1986 Toyota pick up 4x4 front hub problem

Rebel4x4Crazy

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im having a problem with the front driver hub not unlocking all the way the hubs are good. I tore it all the way down and switched the hubs around and nothing changed my driver cv axle rattles in my hub so i bought a new cv axle and it still does the same thing so i think my cv is to close to the hub but im no sure when i put it in 4 wheel it works great but when i unlock the hubs i have to lock and unlock the driver side 4 or 5 times to get it to release and in about five minutes of driving it locks again but my hub does not turn it stays in the unlocked position the passenger side does not do it at all it works right so any pointers on what it could be
 
well i tore down the hubs and hub body everything was right that doesnt explain why the driver side does it and not the passenger side. but when i bought the truck only the driver side wheel bearing was bad so i replaced it thats when it started
 
how much grease is in the lockout hub itself ? there should only be a light coating ( enough to make it slippery ) not packed in like the bearing hub. too much grease will not allow the lock ring to fully retract or extend onto the splines.

when you remove the twist knob and cover, the lock ring should come out with the cover and knob and still be attached to the spring. a bolt ( with broad washer ) should be in the end of the stub keeping it from sliding into the hub. is the bolt and washer in the end of the CV shaft stub?

the is a brass bushing inside the spindle that the CV stub rides in, it needs a small amount of grease, and should be smooth and round. ( will have shallow spiraled grease grooves in it )
 
mine are not factory my hubs are after market superwinch hubs and hub assembly so i dont have the brass washer and bolt mine has a lock ring to keep it stable and it is slightly coated not packed
 
well i will tear it apart again and see what i come up with. I was hoping for help but its fine. How do i know if my hubs are bad? When i toke them off the first time when i locked them the come all the way out when i unlocked the they pulled in almost flush with the body and none of the teeth are grinded of so im lost.
 
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