How do i get the center of my rear end out (hanging on the axels)? Also, i'm wanting to remove my hubs, the cap covering the nut will not come off, is there a suggestion in removing this? I assume this has something to do with removing the center as well.

 

the third member will not come out until the axels are pulled out a few inches.

If it is a disk rear end you need to remove the caliper, then the rotor. Take the four bolts loose that hold the retainer to the axel housing, then pull on the axel.

For a drum rear I think you can just take the brake hard line loose from the backing plate and then remove the four retainer bolts and pull the axel.

-billy

 

will a slide hammer be needed? i got a se rear end, and the only thing stopping me from using it is that we tried pulling the center off with the axles in, and the seal is broke.. so we 'need' to take it out now, regardless if we needed to before. after the rain, i'm gonna go try to get them out, along with some 'steam cleaning'..

 

Generally, a slide hammer will be needed. If it isn't needed, then chances are the axle bearings are about ready to go and should be replaced.

If the car has over 100k miles or has seen hard use, I usually replace the axle bearings as a precautionary measure. However, it is not an easy job, and so if they are good just get new seals and put them back in.

If the fit is nice and snug, and there is no signs of leakage, I would suggest they are in good shape.

 

ive had good luck with tapping the back of the axle flange with a hammer.

 

Are the rotors removed with the two phillips screws? I want to ask first because i tried initially and nearly stripped one.

 

yea, those 2 screws will get the rotor off.. they were a PITA to get out, and i'm gonna have to get news one when i finally get it back together..