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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => 4 Wheel Drives => Topic started by: Gm1970s on June 15, 2018, 12:26:17 PM

Title: Dust covers to warn hubs
Post by: Gm1970s on June 15, 2018, 12:26:17 PM

So I bought warn hubs for my truck and it still has dust covers on the hub
So I got the snap ring off but don’t know how to get that other part off of there


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Title: Re: Dust covers to warn hubs
Post by: Gm1970s on June 15, 2018, 12:27:33 PM

Here’s the other pic


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Title: Re: Dust covers to warn hubs
Post by: Rapid Roy on June 15, 2018, 01:38:56 PM

Welcome

Title: Re: Dust covers to warn hubs
Post by: Jason S on June 15, 2018, 03:04:19 PM

The external snap ring on the end of the axle shaft needs to be removed.  Check to see if there is an internal snap ring on the drive gear (slug).  If not, pry out the drive gear.

Technical Manuals here: http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=30115.0 (http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=30115.0)

This may also be useful: http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=30551.msg176074#msg176074 (http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=30551.msg176074#msg176074)

Image below from 1978 Service Manual, Section 3C  Front Suspension (3C-28)