I think I'm hosed on hub removal - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

beaterC10 · 08-28-2004, 08:56 PM

I was trying to pull the front hub lockouts on a mid 80's Blazer with a 10 bolt axle. I think I am screwed.

How do I remove the hub retaining ring that is inside the ID of the front hub. It is a wire loop that is just inside the ID of the front hub after you pull the covers off. The shop manual says this ring should have two ears that would allow you to compress the retainer with some pliers and remove it.

The ears on this retaining ring are missing. Any ideas on how to remove this? I could probably leave the ring in and attach a slide hammer to the lockouts but that would probably destroy the lockouts.

Any ideas?

**kwmech** · 08-28-2004, 09:05 PM

A thin blade screw driver or a pick so you can get under the ring and peel it out

flatblackclassic · 08-29-2004, 12:07 PM

A pick works pretty good but a super thin flat bladed screwdriver works best.

jram1484 · 08-29-2004, 12:34 PM

Yep they said a thin blade and then another flat head to hold it out once you get under it. Should come right out.

beaterC10 · 08-29-2004, 05:11 PM

Thanks for the input guys. I'll give it another shot. Do the ears break off frequently?

Dave

LONGHAIR · 08-29-2004, 07:17 PM

The large ring that holds the inner locking part into the hub does not have "eyes" on the ends. They are usually tapered so you can get a screwdriver under the end. The little snap-ring on the axle itself should be "normal" with the holes.

08-28-2004, 08:56 PM	#1
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	I think I'm hosed on hub removal I was trying to pull the front hub lockouts on a mid 80's Blazer with a 10 bolt axle. I think I am screwed. How do I remove the hub retaining ring that is inside the ID of the front hub. It is a wire loop that is just inside the ID of the front hub after you pull the covers off. The shop manual says this ring should have two ears that would allow you to compress the retainer with some pliers and remove it. The ears on this retaining ring are missing. Any ideas on how to remove this? I could probably leave the ring in and attach a slide hammer to the lockouts but that would probably destroy the lockouts. Any ideas?

08-29-2004, 12:34 PM	#4
jram1484 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 32	Yep they said a thin blade and then another flat head to hold it out once you get under it. Should come right out. __________________ Ramsey 85' K10/77' K20 Its not what you know. Its WHO you know.

08-28-2004, 09:05 PM	#2
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,678	A thin blade screw driver or a pick so you can get under the ring and peel it out

08-29-2004, 12:07 PM	#3
flatblackclassic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 210	A pick works pretty good but a super thin flat bladed screwdriver works best.

08-29-2004, 05:11 PM	#5
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	Thanks for the input guys. I'll give it another shot. Do the ears break off frequently? Dave

08-29-2004, 07:17 PM	#6
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	The large ring that holds the inner locking part into the hub does not have "eyes" on the ends. They are usually tapered so you can get a screwdriver under the end. The little snap-ring on the axle itself should be "normal" with the holes.



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