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thepie Casual Dubber

40 posts · joined Aug 2011 ·

#990903
Hi all , looking for help , advice , just removed the 36mm nut from rear hub,and trying to remove the hub , with not much luck it seem to be stuck !!! What's the best way to remove it without a puller ? Or the best place to buy or borrow one , I'm based in canberra
Cheers Dave

bug68m Commited Dubber

55 posts · joined May 2012 ·

#990936
Put the nut back on but don't tighten all the way up leave about 1/2 a turn loose put the split pin back in so it won't come off and go for a good hard drive around the block and check to see if it has come loose good luck best way is with a puller

Shuffs Commited Dubber

50 posts · joined Aug 2010 ·

#990959
vw54 wrote:back the brake shoes OFF
I would say'THIS' also,or is not something simple,like the hand brake being on?

thepie Casual Dubber

40 posts · joined Aug 2011 ·

#990962
Thanks for advice , brake adjusters backed right off & handbrake off , hubs roll freely , I'll have to invest in a puller I think , anyone know best place to get one ?

STIDUB Over it.

1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·

#990963
nylon/rubber hammer, give it a few taps on opposing faces & a spray of your choice of lube wd40/inox/penetrene etc should get it...
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vduboy Insano Dub Head

702 posts · joined Oct 2012 ·

#991166
Bolt the wheel back on and give it a few opposing boots, failing that puller would be better.
It will all be OK in the end, if it's not OK it's not the end!

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#991193
Yes as per above

Put the wheel back on but with 3 bolts and have it so it ratttles Make sure you have a good jack stand under the car and also a temporary jack as well

then use the wheel as a rattle to remove the brake drum rock from side to side
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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#991198
Try using a piece of soft metal like brass against the end of the axle, then whack this with a hammer

vwo60 Veteran Volks Folk

2,036 posts · joined Feb 2007 ·

#991207
Beaware you can bunell the bearing if you hit the axel to hard, all the force is directed into the bearing, this is why a puller is the correct method, even a three jaw puller will work in most situations. you could hire one for a couple of hours

thepie Casual Dubber

40 posts · joined Aug 2011 ·

#991216
Where would be best place to hire one from ?

vwo60 Veteran Volks Folk

2,036 posts · joined Feb 2007 ·

#991299
Call up a tool hire place, make sure you get one big enough, do not apply to much pressure on the od of the drum.