Re: [AMC-List] Pulling an axle

[Mark Price <markprice242@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I know it has been done for years but the last thing I would do is weld the hub to the Axle. Not something I would be willing to take a chance on with my classic car!
  I'd rather have a hub spin again then snap off due to fatiqued metal from an improper weld.
   Ever see a quarter panel after it ate a tire'n wheel???? It's lots easier to repair a spun hub. If you want to try anything to strengthen it have a second keyway cut in the hub and axle. The check the torque to make sure it is good after you run it and get it hot a time or two.
   
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Mark Price
markprice242ATadelphia.net
Morgantown, WV


---- russ hathaway <russh97309@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: 
> Johnny; you don't have to remove the yoke, true, but
> that seems to relieve some stress on the axle, making
> it easier to remove them. I once banged away with a
> hub about 5 times, then removed the yoke and it came
> right off. So I just do that as a habit as it only
> takes a minute plus it gives me a chance to see whats
> happening inside that pumpkin. Also it gives me a
> chance to drain the rear end grease.
> The seal and bearing will come off with the axle.
> Don't lose the shim, have the bearing/seal replaced
> and if the axle is going to be used for performance
> then have the hub and axle welded. 
> Either way take it to someone to have it retorqued,
> your TSM or older Motors manual will show the proper
> set back..........Russ
> 
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