Re: Axel Shaft Pulling Exercises...

[Michael Spiers <mikes@specnet.com>]

> Loosen the axle shaft bolt with tires on the ground, it's a bit easier.
>
OK, Bentley mentions that too-

> To press out the axle shaft from the hub, I use a 6in gear puller that
> I picked up at sears a while back.
>
Another fellow member also used a 6 inch puller with success, this is good to
know!  Now, I heard a na$ty rumour that the wheel bearings may need replacing
if one pulls the driveshaft out of it.  Will I need to do this?  The wheel
bearings are only a year old, and at a hundred bucks a shot--

Thanks Dave!

-- 
-Mike
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