All cleaned up
Remove axle release screw
Gently pry axle out with putty knife
Closeup of putty knife
Paper gasket & rubber o-ring
(4 bolts on plate behind hub did not need to be removed)
axle pulled out
1 7/8 inch hub nut (tab washer removed
and nut reinstalled for picture)
Right hand thread on right side,
LEFT HAND thread on left side
3/4" socket to fit inside on bevelled opening
Closeup of socket (dealers had a special tool for this)
Clean the weep hole at the bottom and inside of rim
Backside view of weep hole
Support the hub to avoid the studs backing out,
then gently pound bearing out with a
large socket and hammer
Bend the tip of a screwdriver and grind it to a chisel
point for use in prying out the seal. Be careful
not to put any dents in the hub when prying.
All cleaned up
Remove axle release screw
Gently pry axle out with putty knife
Closeup of putty knife
Paper gasket & rubber o-ring
(4 bolts on plate behind hub did not need to be removed)
axle pulled out
1 7/8 inch hub nut (tab washer removed
and nut reinstalled for picture)
Right hand thread on right side,
LEFT HAND thread on left side
3/4" socket to fit inside on bevelled opening
Closeup of socket (dealers had a special tool for this)
Clean the weep hole at the bottom and inside of rim
Backside view of weep hole
Support the hub to avoid the studs backing out,
then gently pound bearing out with a
large socket and hammer
Bend the tip of a screwdriver and grind it to a chisel
point for use in prying out the seal. Be careful
not to put any dents in the hub when prying.