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Dana 44 Rear Wheel Hub Removal

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by jeepstar, Apr 19, 2019.

  1. Apr 19, 2019
    jeepstar

    jeepstar Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    How do I remove the hub? I'm using a puller, to no avail. What gives?
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    Glenn

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    Is that a slide hammer?
     
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    jeepstar

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    Glenn

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    You need a puller, not a slide hammer. Search on here for hub pullers, the slide hammer is for removing the axle from the housing.
     
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    jeepstar

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    I was using the slide hammer as a homemade puller. I'm off to the auto parts store to rent an actual Hub puller.
     
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    Howard Eisenhauer

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    That slide hammer will definitely NOT do it. :(
     
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    TIm E

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    If that is a tapered axle, you'll need a puller like Chris linked above. Auto parts store won't likely have one.

    You are in for a treat when it actually pops loose!
     
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    Glenn

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    Everyone should experience it at least once. :D
     
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    mortten

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    I told my son put that nut back on. He didn’t listen. Nice scar on his shin.
     
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    Glenn

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    I'll bet he was limping for a bit.
     
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    jeepstar

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    And drum brakes are going on the back.
     
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    When you do get the right puller, make sure you leave the nut on the axle a few turns. The hub can become a projectile and really hurt you.
     
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    jeepstar

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    I'm not spending 180 bucks on a puller:cry:
     
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    mortten

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    Pay shipping I’ll send you one you can use. Need it back though.
     
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    jeep2003

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    It takes alot of force to get them off. Everytime i do it I think the puller is going to break for sure then the hub goes pop. Iv got like 4 or 5 pullers but none broke yet lol
     
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    Keys5a

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    My puller has about a 2" fine thread shank, with a large mushroom head for "convincing" once the T-head is tightened. Its all about size for ease of removal.
    Your slide hammer is the wrong tool, and way too small.
    Like mentioned above, keep the nut on the axle a few threads to keep the puller and hub from flying into (or through!) the wall adjacent to where your working when it decides to come off.
    -Donny
     
  20. Apr 20, 2019
    OzFin

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    As others have stated, he correct tool makes all the difference.
    I did the one in the picture outside on sawhorses with the nut off just to see how violently the hub would come off...it definitely became a small missile when it "let go".


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