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[muller295]

Unfortunately I need to replace my stub axle, but I am having troubles removing it. I tried using a hub puller (not sure if that's the correct English word for it, link is down below), but the puller actually sheared because of the amount of force required. So I was wondering, what is the correct method to remove a stub axle? Leaving the radius arm on the car would be highly preferred. 

 

Spoiler

Link: https://www.toolstat...qBoCsPQQAvD_BwE

 

Thanks in advance!

 

 

[Spider]

They press out from the threaded side, meaning, that's the side that needs to be 'pressed' against.

 

I've only ever done them off car and in a press as they need more force than you can get with that type of puller.

[Wiggy]

Unfortunately I need to replace my stub axle, but I am having troubles removing it. I tried using a hub puller (not sure if that's the correct English word for it, link is down below), but the puller actually sheared because of the amount of force required. So I was wondering, what is the correct method to remove a stub axle? Leaving the radius arm on the car would be highly preferred. 

 

Spoiler

Link: https://www.toolstat...qBoCsPQQAvD_BwE

 

Thanks in advance!

 

You can get hydraulic versions of those tools. I have one and its very good. Used it a few times.

 

Random Ebay link so you get the idea.

[nicklouse]

you need the arms off the car. you need a 10 tonne press to get the axle started and a constant pressure of about 6 tonnes to continue the press. if you for whatever reason want to put a nut back on at any time then make a sleeve to press on or you WILL damage the threads. i would also get new Square locating washers as getting the old ones out are next to impossible.

[nicklouse]

some i did a while back

[muller295]

Damn, 10 tonnes to get the axle started. Guess I underestimated things a bit. Since removing will be mandatory, it seems I have no choice. Thanks for the replies everyone!