Cone Washer Removal

[ChicagoFJ60]

Is there an easy way to remove the cone washers on the front hubs? I know there is a sst, but is there any other way/?



Nicholas

 

[tcb]

BFH of the brass variety. One good whack will send the washers flying everywhere.

Brass drift can also be used.

 

[brokenparts]

its a pain in the ass no matter what you do. I used a small pick like tool like dentist use.

 

[TheGr8Doughboy]

I second the hammer method. If you don't take the bolts off all of the way then the little washers can't go as far. Then followed by the pick/needle nose pliers method they become a piece of cake.

Chris

 

[nat88toy]

if they are realy stuborn try soaking them in PB or wd-40 and usa a mapp gas torch and heat them up, at the same time use some sort of pic to get them out. just did that to my friends hubs that had not been removed in 10 years... good luck!

 

[archie]

stick the pick into the crack/slit on top of the cone washer and hit it with a hammer towards the center of the axle. This has a tendency to widen the cone washer and help push it out. A combination of brass drift and pick might do the trick.

 

[euclid]

http://www.birfield.com/~morgan/tech/axle/index.html

from the tech links

 

[Cruzerman]

I will third the hammer and brass drift.

 

[Moby]

If the cone washers move when the brass drift method is applied but only pop up a little (ask me how I know ) getting some needle nose vice grips on them can also help.

 

[brett76]

i use a sharp or sharpened screwdriver like a wedge and when i get it in a little ways i just turn it and they open up

 

[MiniNate]

if they are realy stuborn try soaking them in PB or wd-40 and usa a mapp gas torch and heat them up, at the same time use some sort of pic to get them out. just did that to my friends hubs that had not been removed in 10 years... good luck!

Your not talking about my rig are you???

 

[Dynosoar]

BFH and a brass drift I put a trash bag over the hub to catch the washers. (They will fly out at high velocity)


Dynosoar

 

[5280Hawk]

They are a Beyotch, thats for sure, I Got mine out with Vice grips, the Screw driver method, and the hammer method. I think they had been in since 1983. All required WD-40 and patience.

 

[BlueCruiser84]

4th for the brass hammer...

 

[SleekFJ62]

Three words: Dyne-Oh-Mite!!!
I had a hell of a time with my cone washers! The brass hammer/brass drift combination did the trick. My primary hold-up was the fact that I was hesitant to hit the hub hard enough: you've really got to smack it! The second side took a fraction of the time once I realized I simply needed more force behind the brass!
Good Luck!

 

[Mark W]

I use a steel drift. Passes sharper vibrations.

Since it may not be clear from the posts above, you set the drift against the end of the stud, in line with it. You may have to rap it pretty firmly. Plan to do it a few times each.


Mark...