The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop Big Truck Rear Drum/hub question

first, I take it from reading that I have to take the hub off in order to remove the brake drum.

Do I have to replace the axle seals when I take the hub off? I'm mainly re-habbing the brakes, but if there are parts I need to replace back there, I'd like to do it now while I have it coming apart.

it's a two speed rear axle from a 52 2 ton.

-Mike R. :confused:

Yes you must pull the hub & drum off as one
unit. You need to replace the seal unless it
happened to be replaced recently. Very unlikely.
You will probably need the spider ring that goes
between the adjustment nuts. They are usually
all bent up by now. Take your time & do every-
thing right or you can wind up ruining an axle
housing or wind up with grease all over the brakes.

I just did this to my 4400 last night. When I pulled the drum off, the inner bearing and seal stayed on the spindle so the seal sustained some damage. The local Car Quest store had them in stock. They must have used that seal for many years on many diff.s. So changing the seal is highly recomended and readily available, seems to be a no-brainer,
Good luck,
Scott

got a part number for that seal (since you just got one).. might make my life easier!

thanks for the help too!

-Mike R.