Re: Rear axle help (54-55)

Posted by Packard Don On 2024/4/7 11:24:32

It is correct that you never, ever hit on the end of the puller. There have been other discussions here about what happens if you do and it wasn't pleasant! Sometimes on very stubborn drums you have to be very patient by giving it considerable rotational pressure with a sledge hammer, waiting (and maybe warming the hub a little), then more pressure and more waiting. It may take hours or even days but it will come off! I've also had good experience using an impact tool with socket on the end. Just be sure to leave the nut threaded on to its fullest without the washer, leaving only a small gap (maybe the washer's thickness) between it and the hub.

The shims in question are behind the backing plate and may stick to the axle end. They may even appear to be a part of it. I suppose it's possible to have one without shims too but I've never seen one.