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SteveHall64Healey
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Gents, can anyone advise on the correct way to remove the grease retaining cup from the front hub?
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Correct way to remove grease retaining cup from front hub?
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You need to make a removal tool. Courtesy of Bob Haskell on the teamnet list
To make the tool, you need:
Usage is similar to the first version of the extractor. Install the coupler nut on to the grease cap, slip the large washer on, and install and run the 5/16" nut down. Continue to tighten the nut against the washer with a wrench until the grease cap is free. Use a small adjustable wrench on the flats of the all-thread to keep the all-thread from rotating, if required.
To make the tool, you need:
- a 5/16"-24 piece of all-thread , 3" long
- a 5/16"-24 coupler nut
- a large washer, 2-1/2" OD, 5/16" ID, 3/16" thick.
Usage is similar to the first version of the extractor. Install the coupler nut on to the grease cap, slip the large washer on, and install and run the 5/16" nut down. Continue to tighten the nut against the washer with a wrench until the grease cap is free. Use a small adjustable wrench on the flats of the all-thread to keep the all-thread from rotating, if required.
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SteveHall64Healey
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Brilliant - thanks Rick,
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Keoke
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The large washer can usually be found at supliers selling fender washers use two of them if they are thin.
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I like the large-socket-as-slide-hammer approach:
5/16 - 24 bolt with coupler & jam nut.
Can be used as installer, too:
smaller socket and washer functions as centering tool.
Recently installed a new dust cover from Moss and found it helpful to grind a slight bevel around the leading edge for it to seat properly.
5/16 - 24 bolt with coupler & jam nut.Can be used as installer, too:
smaller socket and washer functions as centering tool.Recently installed a new dust cover from Moss and found it helpful to grind a slight bevel around the leading edge for it to seat properly.
healeyblue
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Yes I made a set up to use on my slide hammer and use it for removal and install as well.