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How do you remove the bearings to completely disassemble the hub from the backing plate?

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The hub pulls off. It's set onto a spline, which could be corroded and stuck. I have a factory hub puller in case it comes to that, but a universal puller should work. Make sure you have the nut AND tapered washer out before attempting removal.
 
looks to me like a mga 1500 front hub. If you do not have a puller then bolt the wheel on and give it a kick from the backside. Bob
 
The bearings are just a interference fit on MGA.s. They can be a real PITA to get off the front stub axle. Sometimes 2 crow bars will also work if the puller is not available. Bob
 
Steve_S said:
a universal puller should work.
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AutoZone will rent you a 8" puller for free if you have access to one of their stores.

You can also rent a slide hammer.
 
Doh! I thought it was a rear hub. Guess I didn't notice the second hole in the back plate. :blush: I still have a puller if you need it. You can probably get a 3-jaw to work, just be careful of it slipping and dinging the first thread on the spindle.
 
Yep...
Put a little, greased nut under the pointy end or a couple of pennies.
 
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