I'm in the process of ordering parts to replace the Rear wheel bearings. Can someone help answer the following?
1. Is the Axle nut multiple pieces? It looks to be made from multiple pieces with a sheet metal locking detail and the nut itself. When purchasing a new nut is it an assembly or do I need to order both the locking section and the nut? (see photo to see what I'm trying to explain)
2. To remove the nut does the locking detail need to be pried away first before removing the nut or can both pieces be removed at once?
3. What size socket is needed to remove the axle nut?
4. Can the hub be removed using a 2-jaw puller once the nut is removed? The reference material I have shows a special puller and suggests a 3-jaw puller can be used. I only have a 2-jaw puller.
5. Is a new hub often needed? I only ask as ordering parts takes a number of days and with my work schedule if I can get it done over the weekend it has to wait until the following.
6. Any other things to look out for? I've read some of the other posts about bearing replacement.
Thanks in advance for you help!
1. Is the Axle nut multiple pieces? It looks to be made from multiple pieces with a sheet metal locking detail and the nut itself. When purchasing a new nut is it an assembly or do I need to order both the locking section and the nut? (see photo to see what I'm trying to explain)
2. To remove the nut does the locking detail need to be pried away first before removing the nut or can both pieces be removed at once?
3. What size socket is needed to remove the axle nut?
4. Can the hub be removed using a 2-jaw puller once the nut is removed? The reference material I have shows a special puller and suggests a 3-jaw puller can be used. I only have a 2-jaw puller.
5. Is a new hub often needed? I only ask as ordering parts takes a number of days and with my work schedule if I can get it done over the weekend it has to wait until the following.
6. Any other things to look out for? I've read some of the other posts about bearing replacement.
Thanks in advance for you help!