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Rockda240 · 09-01-2009, 11:26 PM

Ok, I removed the locknut, the 4 bolts on the backside, and tried using a hub puller but my rear hub just won't budge!!! Help please I already tried looking up the solution!

palmdale_mob · 09-01-2009, 11:30 PM

That happened to me when I was going five lug

I had to take out the whole assembly and throw it in a press, but before that try heating it up, or soaking in wd40

*Shadowhunter* · 09-01-2009, 11:33 PM

An alternate rear hub removal solution for those stubborn hubs is to...

remove the four bolts on the back of the hub axle housing.
remove axle nut and washer.
unbolt the control arms from the rear suspension housing with the exception of the lower control arm...leave it bolted to the housing.
unbolt the rear shock from the housing.
lean the housing forward and remove the axle spindle from the hub.
at this point you should have the hub still pressed into the housing and the housing still bolted to the lower control arm.
lean the housing forward towards you, careful not to put too much stress on the ball joint.
get a large hammer (BFH) and distribute several well placed blows on the back of the hub while holding the housing with your other hand.
the hub should simply pop out.

http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Nissan_...lug_conversion

Sileighty_85 · 09-01-2009, 11:53 PM

^^^

OR
Leave everything on
break loose axle nut
thread all the way out until nut is flush with end of axle shaft
soak splines with PB blaster
take dead blow hammer
smack axle shaft until desired results are acheived

projectRDM · 09-02-2009, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sileighty_85

^^^

OR
Leave everything on
break loose axle nut
thread all the way out until nut is flush with end of axle shaft
soak splines with PB blaster
take dead blow hammer
smack axle shaft until desired results are acheived

How does beating the shit out of the axle make the hub come off?

Take the axle out from the backside, then place an object against the back of the wheel bearing, preferably a piece of wood, something semi soft. Beat the shit out of that, the force will drive the bearing and hub assembly out of the upright.

jholman05 · 09-02-2009, 09:20 AM

I have never tried it but I have heard of people taking log chains and bolting them to the lug then giving it a flip of the wrist to give it that shock. For me I just used a BFH and a pipe so I could reach the back of the hub and still get a decent strike on the pipe.

Sileighty_85 · 09-02-2009, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by projectRDM

How does beating the shit out of the axle make the hub come off?

Take the axle out from the backside, then place an object against the back of the wheel bearing, preferably a piece of wood, something semi soft. Beat the shit out of that, the force will drive the bearing and hub assembly out of the upright.

haha I was thinking the Axle shaft was rusted inside the hub, causing the hub not to come off.

essforteen · 09-02-2009, 02:39 PM

or bolt your spare on and kick it until its loose, thats what i did and came right off!

*krisdeezy* · 09-02-2009, 02:43 PM

lol this sounds familiar, this happened with me i just connect the rotor back on but backwards. Put the lugs on and got a rubber mallet and hit the shit outta that !

stinky_180 · 09-02-2009, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by projectRDM

How does beating the shit out of the axle make the hub come off?

Take the axle out from the backside, then place an object against the back of the wheel bearing, preferably a piece of wood, something semi soft. Beat the shit out of that, the force will drive the bearing and hub assembly out of the upright.

mine was stuck too, this is EXACTLY how i got mine out.

blackrms13 · 09-02-2009, 03:16 PM

damn this thread is gonna help me out on finishing up the rear 5 lug...lol

good shit..

hOngsterr · 09-02-2009, 03:31 PM

mine came off with ease

clark · 09-02-2009, 03:38 PM

take a midol or two, put some rocks in your purse, and have at it panzy mary.

09-01-2009, 11:26 PM	#1
Rockda240 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Enumclaw,Wa Age: 20 Posts: 38 Trader Rating: (0)	Help!! rear hubs won't budge!!! Ok, I removed the locknut, the 4 bolts on the backside, and tried using a hub puller but my rear hub just won't budge!!! Help please I already tried looking up the solution!

09-01-2009, 11:30 PM	#2
palmdale_mob Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CA Age: 19 Posts: 719 Trader Rating: (9)	That happened to me when I was going five lug I had to take out the whole assembly and throw it in a press, but before that try heating it up, or soaking in wd40 __________________

09-01-2009, 11:33 PM	#3
Shadowhunter Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Diego,CA Age: 25 Posts: 204 Trader Rating: (0)	An alternate rear hub removal solution for those stubborn hubs is to... remove the four bolts on the back of the hub axle housing. remove axle nut and washer. unbolt the control arms from the rear suspension housing with the exception of the lower control arm...leave it bolted to the housing. unbolt the rear shock from the housing. lean the housing forward and remove the axle spindle from the hub. at this point you should have the hub still pressed into the housing and the housing still bolted to the lower control arm. lean the housing forward towards you, careful not to put too much stress on the ball joint. get a large hammer (BFH) and distribute several well placed blows on the back of the hub while holding the housing with your other hand. the hub should simply pop out. http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Nissan_...lug_conversion

09-01-2009, 11:53 PM	#4
Sileighty_85 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wishing Back in Okinawa -_- Posts: 2,324 Trader Rating: (0)	^^^ OR Leave everything on break loose axle nut thread all the way out until nut is flush with end of axle shaft soak splines with PB blaster take dead blow hammer smack axle shaft until desired results are acheived __________________ 後輪駆動車１番 1991 Built SR GT2871R -363whp 1998 S14 W/RB25- Rebuild in Progress

09-02-2009, 02:39 PM	#8
essforteen Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LAX Area (So CAL) Posts: 565 Trader Rating: (16) Rides Gallery: essforteen	or bolt your spare on and kick it until its loose, thats what i did and came right off! __________________

09-02-2009, 09:20 AM	#6
jholman05 Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Brookville, IN Age: 22 Posts: 119 Trader Rating: (1)	I have never tried it but I have heard of people taking log chains and bolting them to the lug then giving it a flip of the wrist to give it that shock. For me I just used a BFH and a pipe so I could reach the back of the hub and still get a decent strike on the pipe.

09-02-2009, 02:43 PM	#9
krisdeezy Domuhhhhhhhh Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: three two three / The Rockk Age: 16 Posts: 687 Trader Rating: (15)	lol this sounds familiar, this happened with me i just connect the rotor back on but backwards. Put the lugs on and got a rubber mallet and hit the shit outta that ! __________________ 92' 240sx ka-t 71' corolla 4age 72' rx-2 13b www.myspace.com/krisdoma

09-02-2009, 03:16 PM	#11
blackrms13 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 626/Riverside Posts: 1,860 Trader Rating: (9)	damn this thread is gonna help me out on finishing up the rear 5 lug...lol good shit.. __________________ 91' 240sx Fastback

09-02-2009, 03:31 PM	#12
hOngsterr Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OC (714) Posts: 1,759 Trader Rating: (10)	mine came off with ease __________________ 89 FB DD/DELAYED PROJECT.

09-02-2009, 03:38 PM	#13
clark Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: new york Posts: 902 Trader Rating: (0)	take a midol or two, put some rocks in your purse, and have at it panzy mary.

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