Bert Clewits wrote:
> Hi Alpiners,
>
> Last wednesday we were able to remove the rear axle hub of the Alpine.
>
> It wasn't an easy job, first we tried a normal puller with tree arms
>
> this one jumped off, another bigger one with two arms didn't work either then we
>
> borrowed one from a friend who made a good addition on it: an extra adjustable clamp to keep
>
> both arms together which tend to jump off when you fasten the puller.
>
> That one worked, when we torqued it up pretty heavy and hit the centre with a heavy
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> hammer.
>
> We didn't use the chain trick, as I was wondering it might harm the axle or bearing as
>
> there's no contra force on the axle then is there ?
>
> Could that harm anything ?
>
> Thanks for all the tips and hints
>
> Bert Clewits
>
> The Netherlands
Bert:
I always assume that any one who is going to use a puller is going to replace bearings. I think
Lawrence Mayfield is quite correct in saying that a bearing subjected to puller forces will be
damaged in undetectable ways, and will be likely to fail later. I think it is false economy to
try to reuse bearings as any puller may disturb bearing surfaces, race alignment, etc. unless
the piece comes out really easily. Hope that reassembly with NEW bearings goes well!
Ron Tebo
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