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09-04-2011, 09:15 AM
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Front axle hub 4x4
I am disassembling my front axle on my 70 c10 4x4 and cant get the hub to come off i have all 6 bolts off & backing plate tryed to tap off no luck do i need some kind of puller to get it to come loose from the housing ??
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09-04-2011, 10:09 AM
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Re: Front axle hub 4x4
I have a nylon block I use to smack it in different locations around the clock to break it loose. I'll also drive a chisel at the base and it eventually starts moving to where the chisel can get in there,then work it out with tapping the soft block. I guess you could use a nylon hammer,but I like laying the block on there and swinging a heavier hammer
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09-04-2011, 11:26 AM
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Re: Front axle hub 4x4
Borrow the slide hammer puller from a parts store.
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09-04-2011, 11:29 AM
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Re: Front axle hub 4x4
heat it up a little bit with an acetyline torch but dont get to crazy with the heat you dont want to warp anything and then give it a few light slams
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09-04-2011, 11:38 AM
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Re: Front axle hub 4x4
Are you talking about the spindle? There is a slide hammer adaptor that threads on, but I have seen people ruin stuck spindles by pulling the threads off using one of these.
Lots of penetrant applied front and back, tapping around the spindle using a wood block and lots of patience have always worked for me
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09-04-2011, 05:18 PM
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Re: Front axle hub 4x4
Thanks for the advice a little heat wrench action and off they come !! Thanks
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09-04-2011, 09:08 PM
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Re: Front axle hub 4x4
The proper tool is the best way to go with this. It can take a serious beating and banging session into a quick/simple procedure. I have never seen or heard of anyone hurting the spindle with one of these?
A guy who intends to work on his own 4x4 should have one, along with the spindle nut socket.
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09-05-2011, 08:05 AM
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Re: Front axle hub 4x4
I'd like to have one,but have gotten by for 34 years so far without one.
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