LJ78 wheel bearing torque

[shushu]

Hey everyone,
I'm hoping someone could assist me with this question. My LJ78 is currently getting aligned and looked over before I head out on a long road trip. My mechanic who is doing the work is concerned about forcing this piece out (attached below). Does anyone have any recommendations? Thank you in advance!

 

[GTSSportCoupe]

It's the cone washers holding it in. Every cruiser has these, everyone has their own way of popping them out from prying with a screw driver to wacking the hub with a hammer (in the direction the hub spins). Just do a search 'cone washers', or look at videos on youtube of people doing front axle rebuilds on land cruisers. Tons of info out there.

I have not read this, but something to look thru: LJ78 Prado Axle Service How-to

 

[oldblue]

Get a brass rod and place on stud then smack it with a hammer, working your way around each stud. NO NEED TO SMACK THE HUB BODY.

 

[oldblue]

Bit more info.

 

[shushu]

Thank you so much for your help!!!