Lee Mabee Posted March 9, 2003 Share Posted March 9, 2003 please advise...is there a trick or tool to remove the front bearing cover... on my 94..it was the channel lock much denting and deforming to get off... is there a source for rubber or plastic replacement....(?if cap Wilwood offers would fit)....would like to keep caps on new car looking better and speedy access to adjust bearing...thanks in advance....Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted March 9, 2003 Share Posted March 9, 2003 I have the same problem. The subject was discussed here so have a look in the archives. I am waiting for a delivery from CC with replacements so I dont have to worry about wrecking the old ones. Then let all hell break loose with a chisel & a lump hammer!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheds Moderator Posted March 9, 2003 Share Posted March 9, 2003 This is a hardy perennial, see threads earlier this week. One trick not mentioned thus far is to put a selftapper through a small hole in the end of the dustcap. As it winds through it will bear on the end of the stub axle and pull the cap off. Alternatively it's a case of tapping alternate sides, maybe with a chisel. When they get battered they are easily available from Rimmer Bros (really) of Lincoln, UK, as they fit Triumph Spitfires. I'm sure one of the classic car suppliers has them in the USA. I just clout mine with a soft faced mallet. I've never dented them too badly using this approach, on any car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc Posted March 9, 2003 Share Posted March 9, 2003 large vise grips or self taper and slide hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBerlin Posted March 9, 2003 Share Posted March 9, 2003 There is a tool for this job-Snap-On I think- that is basically a pair of pliers that are pincers that grab the cup adjacent to the hub. They are made in such a way that you can tap on them , or simply rocking side to side does the trick. Would be happy to dig up a part # if anyone wants. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefoster Posted March 9, 2003 Share Posted March 9, 2003 Dot punch at each compass point and the suitable drift angle away from hub. My racing pics, 7 DIY, race prep. Updated often here Photo's of the year here Hants (North) and Berkshire Area club site here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neukummer Posted March 9, 2003 Share Posted March 9, 2003 Last time I took the bearing caps off I enlarged the small breather hole in the cap and fitted M5 hank bushes from the back. These are a bit like the threaded pop rivets. Now I just wind in am M5 screw to remove the cap. Much like the self tapper listed above. I did try the self tapper approach and found that it ripped out the thread before it released the cap. Also the hard point is more likely to damage the end of the stub axle. John S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippy Crippy Posted March 9, 2003 Share Posted March 9, 2003 Pliers - that rings a bell. Seen a pair in Machine Mart £13 part number CHT442. Don't know if they're any good. Not as posh as Snap On but maybe worth a look. Supplied as Hub/Dust Cap Tool. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted March 9, 2003 Share Posted March 9, 2003 I put a small blob of weld on either side of the caps with a MIG welder and this allows you to simply lever off with a screwdriver. Has worked well for a few years now. Brent 7 not now in so many bits 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Mabee Posted March 10, 2003 Author Share Posted March 10, 2003 thanks all....as always a great help....Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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