DougFromBaltimore
Member
Rear Hub Removal
I have been unable to remove the rear wheel hubs on the car. As you can see in the photo, below, I’m using a substantial hub puller and penetrating oil. I’ve hit the lever arm on the puller hard, with a 5-pound hammer. It’s not budging. I’m concerned about continuing to pound, since I don’t want to damage the gears in the transmission, or any of the rear suspension components (I hope I haven’t already). I’ve searched the posts on this forum and Facebook for advice, which has been helpful, but still no progress on my part. I have not tried my large slide hammer, as it seems like it could cause damage. Any tips would be appreciated.
If I don’t get the hubs off, my next plan of attack is to remove the outside u-joint, then remove the hub, brake assembly, oscillating arm, and rear axle tube as a complete assembly. At that point, I could remove the drive shaft to replace the drive boot, and barrel bellows, and, most importantly, be able to remove the engine from the car.
Again, any advice or tips would be appreciated.
Thanks.
I have been unable to remove the rear wheel hubs on the car. As you can see in the photo, below, I’m using a substantial hub puller and penetrating oil. I’ve hit the lever arm on the puller hard, with a 5-pound hammer. It’s not budging. I’m concerned about continuing to pound, since I don’t want to damage the gears in the transmission, or any of the rear suspension components (I hope I haven’t already). I’ve searched the posts on this forum and Facebook for advice, which has been helpful, but still no progress on my part. I have not tried my large slide hammer, as it seems like it could cause damage. Any tips would be appreciated.
If I don’t get the hubs off, my next plan of attack is to remove the outside u-joint, then remove the hub, brake assembly, oscillating arm, and rear axle tube as a complete assembly. At that point, I could remove the drive shaft to replace the drive boot, and barrel bellows, and, most importantly, be able to remove the engine from the car.
Again, any advice or tips would be appreciated.
Thanks.