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'31 Patina · 12-30-2010, 09:06 PM

I'm in the process of repacking the wheel bearings on my '31 coupe but I'm having problems removing the front hub on the passenger side. I removed the cotter pin, axle nut and washer but the hub doesn't slide off like the front drivers side did.

Any suggestions on how to get this hub off? Is there the possibility that the brake shoe is pressed up against the hub causing it to be stuck?

Thanks.

Model T Monte · 12-30-2010, 09:25 PM

31, It could be, back off your brake adjuster. Also could be the outside bearing is stuck to the spindle. Try tapping around on the hub with a drift an small hammer.

ford1 · 12-30-2010, 09:28 PM

if it doesnt come off with the brakes back off, then its most likely as was stated the outer bearing is stuck on the spindle, use a 3 armed drum puller

brum1 · 12-30-2010, 09:30 PM

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Assuming adjuster is backed off and drum rotates freely- rotate drum as you rap the drum diameter with a rubber mallet. Hopefully it will pop for you,

Good Luck

12-30-2010, 09:06 PM	#1
'31 Patina Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Rosemount, MN Posts: 228	Repacking Wheel Bearing I'm in the process of repacking the wheel bearings on my '31 coupe but I'm having problems removing the front hub on the passenger side. I removed the cotter pin, axle nut and washer but the hub doesn't slide off like the front drivers side did. Any suggestions on how to get this hub off? Is there the possibility that the brake shoe is pressed up against the hub causing it to be stuck? Thanks.

12-30-2010, 09:25 PM	#2
Model T Monte Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vici,Okla. Posts: 256	Re: Repacking Wheel Bearing 31, It could be, back off your brake adjuster. Also could be the outside bearing is stuck to the spindle. Try tapping around on the hub with a drift an small hammer.

12-30-2010, 09:28 PM	#3
ford1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: oroville ca. Posts: 1,554	Re: Repacking Wheel Bearing if it doesnt come off with the brakes back off, then its most likely as was stated the outer bearing is stuck on the spindle, use a 3 armed drum puller

12-30-2010, 09:30 PM	#4
brum1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Raynham, Mass. Posts: 583	Re: Repacking Wheel Bearing Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Assuming adjuster is backed off and drum rotates freely- rotate drum as you rap the drum diameter with a rubber mallet. Hopefully it will pop for you, Good Luck __________________ "no one knows more than everyone"