Gt 235 Rear Hubs

ccl088

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Has anyone tried to remove the hubs off a GT235/225 and got them off in usable condition. Rusted on.
 

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It has a Snap Ring you have to remove. Then use PBlaster or any other penetrating oil that is not WD40. Then a puller. The last hub I pulled required an 8-ton puller.
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What does a 8 ton puller look like? I have these 3 prong jobs that have hooks on the end but I can't see how that would work. You also don't want to mushroom the end of the axle. IDK...
 

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What does a 8 ton puller look like? I have these 3 prong jobs that have hooks on the end but I can't see how that would work. You also don't want to mushroom the end of the axle. IDK...

IT is one of the 3 prong thing but really big.
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I put a nut that will fit on the axel so it will get messed up instead of your axel.
You can also use this type of puller but they break easier.
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WD40 is not a penetrating oil. It is a water displacement product. WD= Water Displacement 40= 40ith try.

You better tell Wikipedia that one then "WD-40 is the trademark name of a penetrating oil and water-displacing spray. The spray is manufactured by the WD-40 Company based in San Diego, California."
 

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You better tell Wikipedia that one then "WD-40 is the trademark name of a penetrating oil and water-displacing spray. The spray is manufactured by the WD-40 Company based in San Diego, California."



Well I know it removes rust as well so...
 

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IT is one of the 3 prong thing but really big.
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I put a nut that will fit on the axel so it will get messed up instead of your axel.
You can also use this type of puller but they break easier.
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Those I have but haven't had much luck. The area that the hooks connect to is thin and will bend them rendering the hub useless and that's if you get them off with the puller. I know about heating them to bright red but I am afraid of surly seal damage not to mention probable damage internally at the end of the axle.
 
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