Rear axle overhaul (Left side) #2

I started the disassembly of the left side rear axle shaft and the removal of the hub bearing.

When I did it for the right side rear axle, I struggled to remove the hub bearing for 2-3 weeks. However, I believed I could do it easily thanks to my experience for the right side.

I removed the retainer nut at first. It was sticking a little bit, but it could be removed by hitting with the screw driver and the hammer.

Next was the removal of the parking brake shoes. It was because there was no space to set the puller on the hub bearing unless removing the parking brake shoes.

This was the hub bearing that was my rival. It was fixed very tightly.

Because the parking brake shoes were removed, the space for setting the puller on the bearing was secured.

I sprayed the rust penetration lubrication on the hub bearing, and set the “Super Special Long Arm Bearing Puller” that was my lethal weapon to remove the hub bearing on right side.

I believed my SSLABP would work well and could remove the hub bearing easily on this time.

I tightened the SSLABP strongly, then …

The stubborn hub bearing was removed finally.

The disassembly of the left side rear axle shaft and the hub bearing was done.

The coffee after successful work was very tasty. ☺︎

(My original blog was written on 17th Jan. 2009)

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The day my "onboro ALFA" would revive

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