Re: [FWDLK] Rear Drum Removal

[Terry & Andree Hoeman <tehoema@MEGAVISION.COM>]

One precaution if you have to put a lot of force on the puller.

STAND CLEAR!!!!

I've had them fly off 3 or 4 feet and don't want to be in the way when they
finally come!


----- Original Message -----
From: <Posti@AOL.COM>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@LISTS.PSU.EDU>
Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2000 1:01 PM
Subject: [FWDLK] Rear Drum Removal


> 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
>