What kind of puller tool?

[Fernando Mendes]

What kind of puller tool(original) to withdraw the axle shaft?(PIC)

[Merle Coggins]

I've also had luck using a slide hammer puller, or using the brake drum with spacers between it and the axle housing and tightening up the axle nut again. If using the later method be carefull not to run the drum onto the axle tight again or you'll have to get out your drum puller again. I've used deep sockets as spacers. Others have reported using a short piece of pipe.

Merle

[Fernando Mendes]

Ok Merle.Thanks for your help.

[Bob_Koch]

Here's a nice webpage on the subject:

http://www.plymouthbulletin.com/rearbrakes.htm

[Aaron]

I just pulled mine a couple weeks ago. Here is a picture of the type of hammer puller I used. Worked real slick.

[desoto1939]

I have the proper miller tool for pulling the axle that is enclosed in the lower corner of the picture that was part of the first inquiry.

Where do you live. I also require a deposit on the tool and insurance onthe tool.

I also have several other miller tools that are used for the brakes and other major repairs.

rich hartung:)

desoto1939@aol.com

[grey beard]

Mr. Forest,

Back when I still worked in a shop, we called those things Morgan Knockers. They're great tools to have around, and have many uses.

I'd like to propose a simpler solution - one that worked fine on my truck. Afrter you have the shoes and backing plate off - you gotta' pull this stuff anyhow - just take your drum and put it back on with the nut on only a few threads. Then grab the drum and use it like a slide hammer. You can reach right inside it with the brakes and backing plate out of the way, and it's heafvy enough to pop those axle shafts right out of the housings. JMHO

[coW52Dodge]

Mr. Forest,

Back when I still worked in a shop, we called those things Morgan Knockers. They're great tools to have around, and have many uses.

I'd like to propose a simpler solution - one that worked fine on my truck. Afrter you have the shoes and backing plate off - you gotta' pull this stuff anyhow - just take your drum and put it back on with the nut on only a few threads. Then grab the drum and use it like a slide hammer. You can reach right inside it with the brakes and backing plate out of the way, and it's heafvy enough to pop those axle shafts right out of the housings. JMHO

Clever trick!

In expectation of my soon-to-be-delivered truck having a 1:4some rear axle, I bought a deSoto 3.54 axle that I've been cleaning up. I may just remount the drums to try that one.

[Fernando Mendes]

I had to pull the axle drive shaft to remove the differential case to put a new bolt with nut wich was broken and was leaking more by the hole. Thanks to Merle.Now I will have to find the inner and outer oil seal and the bearings.Who can send me the parts number of these?

[Fernando Mendes]

Is this gasket(aforests) with five holes preached in manual?

[Young Ed]

In aforests picture of the puller thats a shim. You have to shim the backing plate out to get the proper freeplay for the axles and the diff.

[Fernando Mendes]

I made two gaskets same as aforests.Found bearings,inner & outer oil seal.

[Fernando Mendes]

Inner Oil Seal Puller Tool.

[Fernando Mendes]

36mm x 68mm x 12mm.

[Fernando Mendes]

Only testing my new telephone camera.

[Jim Roach]

Fernando, Very clear. Must be a quality phone.

[Jim Gaspard]

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Thanks GTK

Jim in Dallas