We went through this whole process last month and it was a frustrating
experience, however we got the job done. Please e-mail your telephone
number and we will be glad to call and explain how the job got done, but it
wasted the axle bearings. Dave in Seattle.
>From: Ron Tebo <tebomr(at)cadvision.com>
>Reply-To: Ron Tebo <tebomr(at)cadvision.com>
>To: Tim & Rita <tim.rita(at)home.com>
>CC: alpines(at)autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: Rear Hub Removal
>Date: Sun, 23 May 1999 06:08:07 -0600
>
>Tim & Rita wrote:
>
> > Well, either this is so simple that I can't seem to figure it out, or
> > I'm in for a lot of work. I am trying to remove the rear hubs from my
> > SII Alpine. The problem is that they are wire wheel hubs.
> >
> > I have the tool made by Ed Esslinger for removing rear hubs for disc
> > wheels (with lug nuts), and I understand the principle of what's
> > involved, but that won't work with wire wheel hubs. What's worse, I
> > haven't seen a thread regarding the removal of wire wheel hubs. I need
> > to remove the wire wheel hubs to switch over to solid wheels (a spiffy
> > set of American Racing's Libre wheels).
> >
> > Any suggestions would be greatfully accepted!
>
>Tim and Rita:
>
>If you check, you will notice that the wire wheel hubs have a bolt
>pattern for bolting on the drum that is similar to the disc wheel bolt
>pattern, and this is where you attach your puller.
>
>The second problem that most people have is that they are unfamiliar with
>the operation of a puller. Spray liberally with WD40 etc, leave the nut
>on the end of the axle to avoid damaging the threads, and alternately
>tighten the puller and bang the appropriate place on your puller (It
>won't work properly without the hammering!)
>
>Hope this helps
>
>Ron Tebo - Series I - B9000627
>
>
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