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The other side took about 5 good whacks with a 2# dead blow hammer to pop off, which actually still seems too low, but whatever. I'll torque it down properly on reassembly.  Per everyone's advice I am not removing more than one axle at a time.
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Grease the end of the puller where it contacts the axle and grease the threads of the puller with extreme pressure moly grease. It will reduce friction so you get more force on the hub. It also helps prevent galling damage to the parts. I also leave the nut on the axle to help protect the threads and to hold the hub on once it lets go.
Force of the puller alone is often not enough to free the hub. It takes both force and impact to free it. 1. Tighten the puller as much as you are comofrtable. 2. Hit the end of the puller hard straight-on with a sledge hammer several times. 3. The puller probably loosened some. Retighten it. 4. Hit it with the hammer again. 5. Retighten again. 6. Repeat until the hub breaks free like a gunshot. No heat, no penetrating oil. Works every time.
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I thought hitting the end of the puller was a no-no? Doesn't that damage the thrust block when you hit the axle like that?
Posted on: 4/7 0:14
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Thanks redhexagon. I already have them off and used the method you describe with red grease on the contact point and on the puller threads.
Kevin, the puller we are talking about is the correct type. Maybe you are thinking of the "knock out" type? By the way I didn't see any shims come off either axle. Attach file:  Screenshot_20240407_062619.jpg (432.24 KB)
Posted on: 4/7 5:29
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As shown in the picture, only hammer on the dog bone ends, not the center of the puller.
Posted on: 4/7 7:40
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Not sure who you are responding to specifically Kev but I gotcha
Posted on: 4/7 8:00
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Sorry, I was replying to Kevin's question/statement above.
Posted on: 4/7 8:22
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Yes, that's the way I've always understood it/done it. This quote from Red is what threw me off: "2. Hit the end of the puller hard straight-on with a sledge hammer several times". I wanted to bring it up so that the was no confusion for others who will read this in the future.
Posted on: 4/7 8:42
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I glossed over his phrasing. I wonder if he's thinking of a different type.
Posted on: 4/7 9:55
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