Please Help - Lug problems

1911A1 · #2 (**permalink**) 09-08-2001, 01:16 AM

I have a 78 Bronco with a rear axle from an E-350 (Dana 60) and I need to remove the driver side rear axle to be able to hammer in new lugs. They all came out easy enough.
Do I have to open the differential cover for any reason, like to release some kind of axle c-clip or to remove any kind of gears?
I know I have to remove all the brake guts in the way and probably the axle seal(can I use it again?)
There is no other way to hammer in the lug studs. How do I remove the axle???
Please someone Help.
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slimersoup · #3 (**permalink**) 09-08-2001, 11:54 PM

Which part is giving you trouble? Or just looking for advice before you start? In the center of the wheel is the full floating hub. Looks (and is) the same thing as a manual hub on the front of a 4wd, except that it is permanently engaged. Remove the eight bolts, and slide out the axleshaft. That's all there is to that. To remove the brake hub, you need to remove the big hub nut. It takes a special socket, but you should be able to get one at a decent parts store. Once the nut is loose, slide off the hub and now you have the drive hub, and brake drum in your hands. Should be able to drive out the wheel studs now. Ask someone to describe the proper process for torquing down the hub nut on a Dana 60, I haven't done it but know there is a special process. Everything else should go back together really simple, no need to replace the hub seal but go ahead if it makes you feel better. The axle can be sealed with RTV to the hub, so no need for a new gasket there