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In this detailed video, we explore everything you need to know about the Free Wheel Hub (FWH)—
essential component in four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicles. Whether you’re a mechanic, automotive student, or off-road enthusiast, understanding how the free wheel hub works is crucial for maintaining performance, efficiency, and durability in your vehicle’s drivetrain.

A free wheel hub, also known as a locking hub or manual hub, connects and disconnects the front wheels from the front axle shafts. This mechanism helps reduce wear, improve fuel efficiency, and provide smooth operation when switching between two-wheel drive (2WD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) modes.

In this tutorial, we’ll take you through every part of the hub assembly, explaining its components, function, testing method, and working principle in simple and visual steps. We’ll also show how to lock and unlock the hub manually and discuss how automatic hubs differ from manual ones.

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🔧 Topics Covered in This Video:
Introduction to Free Wheel Hub
What a free wheel hub is and its importance in 4WD systems.
How it reduces drivetrain drag and improves fuel economy.

Main Components and Their Functions
Hub Body: Houses internal parts and connects to the wheel.
Cam Assembly: Transfers locking motion to the clutch gear.
Clutch Gear: Engages and disengages the axle shaft.
Spring and Snap Ring: Maintain proper tension and secure parts in position.
Locking Dial: Allows manual engagement and disengagement.

Working Principle Explained

Unlocked Position (2WD Mode): The hub disconnects the wheel from the axle shaft, allowing it to spin freely—reducing friction and saving fuel.
Locked Position (4WD Mode): The dial engages the clutch gear, locking the axle shaft and wheel together for maximum traction on rough or slippery surfaces.

Step-by-Step Operation

How turning the locking dial changes the internal gear position.
How the clutch gear meshes with the drive shaft spline during engagement.
How the spring and cam ensure positive locking.