Help w/rear axle hub removal

[PaulK]

I cant get the rear axle hubs off. I loosened the nut put the hub puller on the studs and put almost a full turn on the end of the puller.. The hub didnt budge. Its a 52 M38a1 and its on a tapered axle right? Thats what the manual shows. Is there anything else holding it on? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Paul

[Cacti_Ken]

I haven't had to do this yet but I have read these instruction on how to do it.
Make sure you have the nut and washer on the shaft, and loose with a space about a 1/16" to 1/8" from the hub. With the pully bolt tight against the shaft, Take a heavy hammer and smack the pully bolt with a hard blow. That should cause the hub to pop loose.

ken

[PaulK]

Hi Ken,

I did that, it didnt come off. Do you know how much tension is required on the puller before you smack it? Thanks.

Paul

[wesk]

If you are using the correct puller (Striker type) it is really loaded.

[PaulK]

Hi Wes,

The puller I'm using looks like that but not as sturdy. I dont know if Im loading the puller enough. I put a full turn on the end but it doesnt look like the hub is budging. Is it just the hub pressed to a tapered shaft? Its not attatched any where else is it?



Paul

[PaulK]

Thanks for the assistance. I put alot of tension on the puller then smacked the end, it popped off. It does help to use a heavier hammer.

Paul