Rear hub removal

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Rear hub removal

Post by waitey1 » Sat Aug 19, 2006 12:38 pm

Just spoken to the mechanic who is struggling to undo the central drive shaft nut. Any tips on type of tool to use.
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RE: Rear hub removal

Post by tartan_rob » Sat Aug 19, 2006 6:13 pm

An extension bar about 1.8 miles long.
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RE: Rear hub removal

Post by waitey1 » Sun Aug 20, 2006 10:54 am

Tip for the future: loosen that bolt before the brakes are dismantled so you can `lock`the hub by applying the brake.
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RE: Rear hub removal

Post by shineydave » Sun Aug 20, 2006 1:54 pm

any half decent mechanic would know to undo it on the ground before he took the wheels off.
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RE: Rear hub removal

Post by grizz » Sun Aug 20, 2006 4:05 pm

Or use a 3/4 in air gun !! Works every time..
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RE: Rear hub removal

Post by waitey1 » Sun Aug 20, 2006 10:58 pm

Only if you have a 14mm Hex socket
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