One precaution if you have to put a lot of force on the puller.
STAND CLEAR!!!!
I've had them fly off 3 or 4 feet and don't want to be in the way when they
finally come!
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From: <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2000 1:01 PM
Subject: [FWDLK] Rear Drum Removal
> Pulling the rear drums pretty much requires a hub puller and a rubber
mallet
> - perhaps a propane torch in really bad cases. The hub puller can be
rented
> at most parts places.
>
> If the hub has been on for a LONG time, try this - loosen the retaining
nut a
> couple of turns (DO NOT REMOVE IT!!!) and then drive the car around the
> block. Sometimes this will help loosen the hub.
>
> Make sure to back off your brake shoes so that the wheel turns freely with
no
> drag. Remove the retainer nut. Then attach the hub puller to the wheel.
> Make sure to get the arms evenly spaced, and tighten slowly. When you get
> tension on the bolt, turn it about two more turns and then pound the drum
> near the center with the rubber mallet. Use a small sledge on the center
of
> the puller. If nothing happens, use a propane torch to heat the drum
around
> the hub shaft, and try again while the drum is still hot. Tighten slowly,
> and make sure the arms stay even.
>
> Bob
>
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