Pulling the rear drums pretty much requires a hub puller and a rubber mallet
- perhaps a propane torch in really bad cases. The hub puller can be rented
at most parts places.
If the hub has been on for a LONG time, try this - loosen the retaining nut a
couple of turns (DO NOT REMOVE IT!!!) and then drive the car around the
block. Sometimes this will help loosen the hub.
Make sure to back off your brake shoes so that the wheel turns freely with no
drag. Remove the retainer nut. Then attach the hub puller to the wheel.
Make sure to get the arms evenly spaced, and tighten slowly. When you get
tension on the bolt, turn it about two more turns and then pound the drum
near the center with the rubber mallet. Use a small sledge on the center of
the puller. If nothing happens, use a propane torch to heat the drum around
the hub shaft, and try again while the drum is still hot. Tighten slowly,
and make sure the arms stay even.
Bob
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