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 ·
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
Aussie Dubbin ·
Are your shoes bound up?
vw54 ·
back the brake shoes OFF
Shuffs ·
vw54 wrote:back the brake shoes OFF
I would say'THIS' also,or is not something simple,like the hand brake being on?
thepie ·
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 ·
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...
vduboy ·
Bolt the wheel back on and give it a few opposing boots, failing that puller would be better.
vw54 ·
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
1303Steve ·
Try using a piece of soft metal like brass against the end of the axle, then whack this with a hammer
vwo60 ·
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 ·
Where would be best place to hire one from ?
vwo60 ·
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.