25-02-2021, 12:54 PM
I have a socket that fits the front hub retaining nut. I just shear the split pin, which is very soft, and remove the hub as a unit.
I refit the wheel nuts as the countersunk screws might not be strong enough.
This also saves having to remember to remove the grease plug.
The hub goes back on as a unit. Leaving the hub puller on means that a hammer can be used to refit and then tighten with the nut.
Using a shortened split pin, it isn't difficult to push it through and splay out the end gradually as it protrudes.
I refit the wheel nuts as the countersunk screws might not be strong enough.
This also saves having to remember to remove the grease plug.
The hub goes back on as a unit. Leaving the hub puller on means that a hammer can be used to refit and then tighten with the nut.
Using a shortened split pin, it isn't difficult to push it through and splay out the end gradually as it protrudes.
Jim