Removing Auto Hubs

[jkata]

I've looked at the download for cleaning/lubing the auto front hubs.
All seems very straighforward.

Yesterday I tried to get the first one off and I dont seem to be able to budge the bolts that hold it in.

I dont want to use too much force and end up rounding the heads off (6mm Hex Socket Caps I think).

Any suggestions as how to get the bolts out, I have given them a good spray with a penetrating oil.

Cheers

 

[Guest]

won't matter you won't reach the threads mate, they are ablout 2-3" long unless you can flip the motor on it's side lol

get an impact driver and give a gentle tap,
should come out ok just put allen key in and hold pressure on not on off etc, just hold the pressure on and it should give easily

 

[(RIP) PLANK]

Shark1e is right use a hex bit in a ratchet or a long hadled alan key they take a bit if shifting someitmes bu i have never stripped one! just make sure you hold the bit into the head of the bolt they usualy round out whe the bit slips out of place

 

[zippy656]

my tip..





ware gloves and mind your knuckles

 

[iandouglas]

REMOVING AUTO HUBS

MY TIP.
GET A BAR THAT COVERS THE BOLT HEAD HOLD IT STEADY AND GIVE THE OTHER END A SHARP CRACK WITH A LUMP HAMMER.
USE A GOOD QUALITY ALLEN KEY WITH AN EXTENSION TUBE FOR LEAVERAGE MAINTAIN PRESSURE RATHER THAN JERK IT LOOSE WHILE PUSHING ALLEN KEY TOWARDS BOLT"TRY TO KEEP ALLEN KEY SQUARE ON BOLT.
rgds.iandouglas

 

[elty001]

auto hubs

i use a hex bit in a 1/4 ratchet.i just put some pressure on it and gave it a tap with a nylon hammer and they came loose.when i refitted them i put a bit of copper grease on the threads to stop them seizing back up.

 

[jkata]

Cheers chaps

Get them off this evening, half inch socket on a large bar.

All came out ok, one of the bolts was already damaged so will be replacing.
Back together with a bit of copper slip.

 

[(RIP) PLANK]

well done it will now be easier to get them off to fit the manual ones :wink: :lol:

 

[zippy656]

well done it will now be easier to get them off to fit the manual ones :wink: :lol:

whats the big deal with manual hub then. my autos work just fine

 

[(RIP) PLANK]

its a bit of a long story, they are great when they work but can be a bit of a pain when they dont! and I am allways banging on about changng them :wink:

 

[zippy656]

its a bit of a long story, they are great when they work but can be a bit of a pain when they dont! and I am allways banging on about changng them :wink:

id notice bud


thats why i asked. ok. so ill look after mine change when they start to mess about



Zippy