92 Z71 Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 I've got the wheel off, the brake caliper off and the nut that holds the hub on is also off. In the Clymer manual it says just slide the hub off. Am I doing something wrong? I would think it's possible for it to get stuck on there if it weren't properly maintained in the past, is there any tricks to getting them off?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001Stroker Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 lightly tap the back side with a hammer, or use a dead blow hammer. try to hit low, down by the spindle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92 Z71 Posted January 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 I can't really get to the back side, the rock guard is in the way. I've just put the wheel back on and tried hitting that with a mallet to get some more leverage. Is that what I should do or any other suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxMeltIcexX Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 next time scrap that rock guard.. You wont damage that hub or spindle... Hit on those SOB's HARD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92 Z71 Posted January 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 next time scrap that rock guard.. You wont damage that hub or spindle... Hit on those SOB's HARD. Don't re-install the rock guards?? Cool, I should be able to get it off then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYUK Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 one smack on the spindle usually persuades them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92 Z71 Posted January 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 one smack on the spindle usually persuades them off. Where at on the spindle? The end of the threads or somewhere else? This thing is kicking my ass, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYUK Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 right on the end. like you are trying to knock it through the hub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbanshee8 Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Don't hit the end of the threads, unless you want to screw up the threads, so you can't get the nut back on. Screw the nut back on, but leave some space between the back of the nut, and the outside wheel bearing, then smack it squarely a couple of times with a dead blow hammer. It should jar it loose, if not, try spraying some lube in, and around the bearings, and letting it soak for a bit, before trying to remove the hub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92 Z71 Posted January 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 I'll give it a try, I also just soaked it in PB Blaster. It's gotta give sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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