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Yet Another Front Hub Removal Question

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by jjdebarros, May 1, 2018.

  1. May 1, 2018
    jjdebarros

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    I've spent the last couple of nights searching on how to remove the front hubs on my '67 CJ5, without figuring it out.

    I've got the bolts removed on the hub but it only comes out about 1/4 of an inch.

    Any hints?

    Ultimately I will be installing front disk brakes.

    Front Hub.JPG

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  2. May 1, 2018
    ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

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    You've got one more bolt to remove. :rofl:

    Seriously though, if I remember correctly, I think that style splits in the middle so you can access the snap ring on the axle shaft. Try tapping it with a mallet. The gasket might be stuck.
     
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  3. May 1, 2018
    TuxParkIV

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    Interested in how this turns out. Need to replace wheel cylinders soon.
     
  4. May 1, 2018
    Keys5a

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    You need to remove the outer fluted aluminum portion. This should separate after removing the six bolts. You should then see the stub end of the 10 splined axle shaft sticking out. If you clean the grease off, you should find a snap-ring about 3/8" in from the end of the stub. Remove the snap-ring from the inner splined axle, and the rest of the locking hub should slide off. This will expose the two spindle nuts with a locking tab washer between them.
    -Donny
     
  5. May 2, 2018
    jjdebarros

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    Thanks, with a little persuasion from the mallet, the hub splits where the snap ring can be accessed.

    Here is what it looks like: IMG_1211.JPG

    And yes ITLKSEZ I did remove the last bolt... :mad:
     
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  6. May 2, 2018
    TuxParkIV

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    Would you mind a few more pictures as you take hub and drum off? I'll be doing this in next two weeks repacking bearings and cylinders.
    Appreciate it, and good work!
     
  7. May 2, 2018
    jjdebarros

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    Yes, though I've got to go buy a 2 1/16 hub socket first. :bananatool:

    "He with the most tools wins"
     
  8. May 2, 2018
    TuxParkIV

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    (y)I will have to track one down myself.
     
  9. May 2, 2018
    Glenn

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    You mean yours haven't had someone use a chisel on them before? :)
     
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  10. May 3, 2018
    mickeykelley

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