1986 GMC K1500 Front Hub Removal

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DPAYNE
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I have to replace the wheel studs on my left front hub/brake assembly, which requires removal. i followed all the steps from my Haynes, removed the hub locking mechanism, but the thing still won't come off. am i missing something? any tricks to motivate this thing off of here?
1986 GMC K1500
mileage: ??? high ???
engine: custom 350[img:b97257ed09]http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/60761_hub2_1.jpg[/img:b97257ed09]
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Feb 23, 2007 at 2:50 AM
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CHEVY22
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will the ring in the pic come off , because if i remember right it should spin off allowing access to the outer bearing and essentially allowing the rotor to come off
Feb 23, 2007 at 3:21 AM
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DPAYNE
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looks like it should spin off, but i couldn't get it to budge loose (used a pair of pliers wedged in there) is there a special socket for this?
Feb 23, 2007 at 3:41 AM
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CHEVY22
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there is a special socket for the nut , you should be able to pick it up at any large auto parts store or sears
Feb 23, 2007 at 3:41 AM
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DPAYNE
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i'll do that. thanks a bunch. donation on the way..
this site is great.
Feb 23, 2007 at 4:02 AM
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CHEVY22
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no problem , we are all here to help in our spare time , good luck with the reapir , im sure when its all done you will think it was simple and have no problem doing it again, keep us updated

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jim
Feb 23, 2007 at 4:07 AM

Suggested Repair

Use a special hub-nut socket, available at a large auto parts store, to spin off the locking ring/nut. That exposes the outer bearing and allows the rotor and hub to come off.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1986 GMC K1500 needed to remove the left front hub and brake assembly to replace wheel studs. After removing the hub locking mechanism, the hub still would not come off. The expert said the ring should spin off to access the outer bearing and release the rotor. When pliers would not loosen it, the expert advised using a special socket for the nut from an auto parts store.

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