Re: [FWDLK] Rear Drum Removal

[Wayne Graefen <wgraefen@OMNIGLOBAL.NET>]

Next time put the axle nut back on without the heavy washer only
far enough to pick up all the threads.  Also this will prevent
mushrooming the end of the axle when you hit the puller end with
the hammer.

Wayne

----- Original Message -----
From: "Terry & Andree Hoeman" <tehoema@MEGAVISION.COM>
Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2000 2:02 PM
Subject: Re: Rear Drum Removal


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
>