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Old Sep 7, 2013 | 10:55 PM
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I need to replace a rear spindle flange on my 75. Can I just remove that big nut and use a claw type puller?
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Remove the cotter pin and nut, I think I'd be in favor of using a balancer puller- bolt it on to the flange and pull. Way less chance of it slipping off. Even better would be to use a bearing puller- the 2 big plates that have some HD bolts down each side, then bolt the puller to that.
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Just remove the nut and pull with your hand. It is not a press fit.
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Just remove the nut and pull with your hand. It is not a press fit.
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If it is stuck, tap on it and it should slide right off.
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Mine must have been special. I tried tapping, then beating, then the puller. Then they came off. Just stuck I guess.
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Originally Posted by tracdogg2
Just remove the nut and pull with your hand. It is not a press fit.
Mike
Just rebuilt both sides on my 75. Removed cotter pin and nut and slid them off.
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Thanks everyone for the replies. It did in fact come right off after removing cotter pin and nut.is that nut a one time use? Thanks again everyone.
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If you are replacing your wheel bearings the kit I bought included a new nut and cotter pin with the bearings, race and seals.
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