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Removing the Rear Hub - Part 1
Topic: Mechanical Posted:2007-06-30
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Removing the Rear Hub:
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This particular rear hub is from a 1963 Rambler American. First, take off the axle nut using a 1 5/16" wrench. We used a socket:

HubOff

We tried to use a gear puller we had:

HubOff

This didn't work. We then tried a bearing separator between the brake plate and the back of the hub:

HubOff

That didn't work either. The correct tool for the job is a hub puller.

HubOff

We used a Snap-on # cj129a hub puller. It has three legs that bolt on to the wheel studs:

HubOff

Removing the Rear Hub:
>Part 1< Part 2 Part 3

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