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bringit · 05-11-2005, 05:32 PM

I have a 85 K10 w/10 bolt manual lock out hubs. I need to replace the wheel studs and from what I can see I will have to remove the hub to get them out. I just went over to take it apart, I got the lockout off and took the skrew holding the gear and spring out. Now from this point I see nothing else I can take off to get the hub off.

I keep reading in the manual about a snap ring I need to take out but cannot see a snap ring. I looked for 15 minutes, and my dad looked another 15 and could not see any thing.

If you have any idea what Im talking about I could really use some help, and if you have some pictures that would make it easier.

(EDIT: My dad just called and said he got it I still may need help later)

blaserman · 05-13-2005, 12:11 AM

There is also a but nut that has to come off then the hub should pull off. I also have a 86 k5 and put new warn hubs on it. If there is no nut best advise would to be get a manul for the truck.

cellis · 05-13-2005, 09:50 AM

the snap ring that is being referred to is a large snap ring that fits into a groove on the housing. it may be easy to miss because it doesn't look like a conventional snap ring, nor can conventional snap ring pliers be used to remove it. it must be popped out with a pick or small screw driver. once it is out the inner section of the hub will pull out. you can then take off both of the hub nuts, and the outer wheel bearring. the rotor is then ready to come off at which time you can replace your wheel studs.

05-11-2005, 05:32 PM	#1
bringit Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 105	Removing Hub I have a 85 K10 w/10 bolt manual lock out hubs. I need to replace the wheel studs and from what I can see I will have to remove the hub to get them out. I just went over to take it apart, I got the lockout off and took the skrew holding the gear and spring out. Now from this point I see nothing else I can take off to get the hub off. I keep reading in the manual about a snap ring I need to take out but cannot see a snap ring. I looked for 15 minutes, and my dad looked another 15 and could not see any thing. If you have any idea what Im talking about I could really use some help, and if you have some pictures that would make it easier. (EDIT: My dad just called and said he got it I still may need help later) __________________ 85 chevy K10 350 crate, headman headers, street avenger carb, accel distrib , rebuilt 700r4, on 33" Super Swamper TSL's, 4 inch Pro Comp lift, shocks, and steel braided brake lines. Last edited by bringit; 05-11-2005 at 05:34 PM.

05-13-2005, 12:11 AM	#2
blaserman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: glen burnie md Posts: 447	There is also a but nut that has to come off then the hub should pull off. I also have a 86 k5 and put new warn hubs on it. If there is no nut best advise would to be get a manul for the truck. __________________ This is my best friend

05-13-2005, 09:50 AM	#3
cellis Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12	the snap ring that is being referred to is a large snap ring that fits into a groove on the housing. it may be easy to miss because it doesn't look like a conventional snap ring, nor can conventional snap ring pliers be used to remove it. it must be popped out with a pick or small screw driver. once it is out the inner section of the hub will pull out. you can then take off both of the hub nuts, and the outer wheel bearring. the rotor is then ready to come off at which time you can replace your wheel studs.



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