axle cap removal
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axle cap removal
I am trying to do a brake job on a 2 1/2 ton rear. I'm trying to get the axle caps ( the 4inch cap that has all the bolts in it in the middle of the brake drum) off.
I have all the bolts off, but it refuses to come loose on either side.
Should I continue with penetrating oil and trying to pry a screwdriver between the cap and the drum? Or am I doing something wrong? Thanks for all your help!
I have all the bolts off, but it refuses to come loose on either side.
Should I continue with penetrating oil and trying to pry a screwdriver between the cap and the drum? Or am I doing something wrong? Thanks for all your help!
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axle cap removal
Thanks for the reply, kehale. In the past I have never had a problem with these. I have only done one or two, and they came off with a couple of taps, but this one is being difficult! I have a big hammer and both sides are not budging.
Has anyone else had problems like this?
Has anyone else had problems like this?
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Does this particular one screw off?
Not sure.
TIP OF THE DAY: Remember, HEAT makes metal expand. COLD makes metal contract. (I use compressed NO2 to make things cold (for ease of assembly)
-T
Not sure.
TIP OF THE DAY: Remember, HEAT makes metal expand. COLD makes metal contract. (I use compressed NO2 to make things cold (for ease of assembly)
-T
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I can't see how they would screw off because of the studs going through the outer edge of the cap. If it screwed off, they wouldn't be there. (I think!)
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Sometimes the end caps are bolted through the axle shaft (not housing). Just an FYI. I don't know if yours are like this. I might try a little heat (say 200* F) to see if that does the trick.
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Thats part of the axle correct? should just come out I think there is a oring. should come out.
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Usually there is an o-ring or sealant.
I'm not sure in your case.
The bolt that I'm talking about is from the "o-ringed" end cap to the axle.
Sometimes, the hub is splined on the inside. This necessitates the removal of a center bolt.
Other axles just have end cap being part of the axle shaft.
I don't know what kind you have.
-T
I'm not sure in your case.
The bolt that I'm talking about is from the "o-ringed" end cap to the axle.
Sometimes, the hub is splined on the inside. This necessitates the removal of a center bolt.
Other axles just have end cap being part of the axle shaft.
I don't know what kind you have.
-T
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axle cap removal
I finally discovered "tapered dowels". They are under the bolts on the axle end and I didn't even know they existed. I have all of them out on the left side, but there are two of them I can't get out on the right. The axle comes right out after they are removed, Amazing.
