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waloud
02-09-2010, 09:56 PM
Trying to change the bearings, but having a hard time getting the hubs off. Has anyone used a pulley puller before? Any other info would be nice. Thanks.
birdman7389
02-10-2010, 12:02 AM
IIRC, the hubs slide right off once the castle nut and brake caliper is removed :confused:
waloud
02-10-2010, 08:38 AM
I have everything off but they are not sliding off. Looks like alot of sand and dirt stuck inside.
dcc1089
02-10-2010, 11:12 AM
BE CAREFUL.

Sometimes the outer races of the wheel bearings sieze on the spindle. Try lots of penetrating oil (WD-40) and let it sit for a few hours. I had to also use a few strikes with a soft face hammer to dislodge the hub from the spindle.

If you damage or bend the spindle, it can get a bit costly for replacement parts......
birdman7389
02-10-2010, 06:45 PM
Originally posted by dcc1089
BE CAREFUL.

Sometimes the outer races of the wheel bearings sieze on the spindle. Try lots of penetrating oil (WD-40) and let it sit for a few hours. I had to also use a few strikes with a soft face hammer to dislodge the hub from the spindle.

If you damage or bend the spindle, it can get a bit costly for replacement parts......

Good advice, you can try heat as well.

I have even used one of those garge or work lights with the halogen (?) bulb.....really close to my part. It got warm enough.
waloud
02-12-2010, 11:23 PM
Got them changed out yesterday. Had to use a puller to get the hubs off.