The Stovebolt Site Forums The Parking Lot Big Bolts Removing the "Top Hat" from the front hubs ???

If the 1 1/2 ton works the same as the 2 ton, the cover just bolts up flush. You might want to try a putty knife around the edge. If that doesn't work, I would take a small chisel and a light hammer to gently pry it off. The ones on mine came right off once the bolts were out.