help pulling the axles out of a Dana 44

[4hawks]

I would like to change the bearings and seals on my 1959 1/2 ton studebaker truck (rear axle). What type of axle puller does the best job?
Thanks!

[studebakerkid]

the one with the dogbone

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[Tom Bredehoft]

The Kid is referring to the hub puller. Once you have the hub loose, put it back together with the nut only on the end of the axle. Mount the wheel and jerk the whole thing toward you. It might a couple of tries, but you are pulling the bearing out of a snug slip fit hole that is/was packed with grease.

The concept is that you move the wheel/hub/drum assembly freely on the axle until it strikes the nut, acting like a slide hammer.

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[4hawks]

Thanks guys!!

[Milaca]

If you cant get it removed as described above, let me know and I will post a picture of the simple axle puller tool that I made.


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[JDP]

quote:Originally posted by Milaca

If you cant get it removed as described above, let me know and I will post a picture of the simple axle puller tool that I made.


Brent's rootbeer racer.
MN iron ore...it does your body good.

I use a length of chain behind the axle nut with a "yank bar" on the other end. Note the location of your family jewels in relation to the axle that will home in on them given the chance. ( I heard )

JDP/Maryland

[Milaca]

John, did you hear this from a guy with a very high pitched voice?


Brent's rootbeer racer.
MN iron ore...it does your body good.

[4hawks]

Thanks for all the help guys

[ChampTrucking]

John,that guy run Squeak's Axle Service in Crushing,NH?

[raoul5788]

quote:Originally posted by JDP

quote:Originally posted by Milaca

If you cant get it removed as described above, let me know and I will post a picture of the simple axle puller tool that I made.


Brent's rootbeer racer.
MN iron ore...it does your body good.

I use a length of chain behind the axle nut with a "yank bar" on the other end. Note the location of your family jewels in relation to the axle that will home in on them given the chance. ( I heard )

JDP/Maryland

No issues with the chain mucking up the threads on the axle, John?


Chip
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