No, you don't need to remove this nut to do the breaks. It just makes the quarters a little tighter with the flange on, but still easily doable. If you ever do need to get this nut off to repack or replace your wheel bearings > BRENT CHRISTENSEN wrote: > > I am going to try and tackle a complete front end brake and bushing > job this weekend. In addition, I need to replace the rear shoes and > have the drums turned if time permits. > > In looking at the Bentley, it appears that the BIG nut on the end of > the rear spindle has to come off in order to remove the drum and get > to the brakes. Is this correct? If so, what size socket does this > take, and will I need a 6' long breaker bar to get it off? :-) > > Brent Christensen > '89 GL Syncro Westy > Santa Barbara, CA I strongly recommend renting a 3/4 drive electric impact wrench and socket, you will be glad you did! -- Stuart MacMillan Manager, Case Program 800-909-8244 ext. 8208 Getting your share of the Net yet? http://cobaltgroup.com http://UsedEquipNet.com |
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