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Dexter EasyLube Axle --- Remove/Reinstall Hubs

5thwheeleroldma
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‎Mar-17-2014 05:53 PM

How difficult is it to remove the hubs from a Dexter EasyLube axle? I'm the guy who galled the lug bolts and am contemplating whether to attempt replacing the lug bolts myself.

People have pretty well convinced me the replacement of the bolts is not a big deal. But I'm worried about getting the hubs off the Dexter EasyLube axle and putting them back on without screwing it up. I have the disc brakes too. Anyone with actual experience? I'm not an accomplished mechanic, by the way.
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Charlie_D_
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‎Mar-18-2014 06:18 AM

Don't know how old your rig I but if it is more than 3-4 years old I wpould buy new hubs. At the least, inspect carefully after removal.
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Charlie_D_
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‎Mar-18-2014 06:16 AM

waltbennett wrote:
DavisK wrote:
Why would you remove the hub to replace the studs? Can't you knock them out with the hubs in place?


Whatever you do, figure out how to use a puller/pusher to force them out and not a hammer. Be nice to your bearings!


Can't remove the studs without removing the hubs. The studs are installed from the back side. Removing old studs has no effect on bearings when the hubs a removed. Make sure the studs are seated fully when reinstalling.
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waltbennett
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‎Mar-18-2014 03:38 AM

DavisK wrote:
Why would you remove the hub to replace the studs? Can't you knock them out with the hubs in place?


Whatever you do, figure out how to use a puller/pusher to force them out and not a hammer. Be nice to your bearings!
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pyoung47
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‎Mar-17-2014 09:02 PM

Removing/replacing the hub is simple, but you can cause yourself a lot of stranded by the side of the road grief if you foul it up.
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broark01
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‎Mar-17-2014 08:10 PM

I have Dexter EZ Lube, not a big deal pulling, one lock ring, one nut and should slide right off. I replaced all brakes from backing plate out and all bearings and races. If you do pull the hubs, might want to have at least new seals to put back in. You might or might not discover grease on your drum brake pads which then means new brake pads and cleaning hub and other stuff.

If you galled the lugs might want to think about some help 🙂
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5thwheeleroldma
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‎Mar-17-2014 07:20 PM

Maybe so; I'll get under there and look closer tomorrow. Would all that pounding damage my bearings? Or maybe the outside axle housing takes all the force? Have to see if the hub itself butts up against the axle housing.
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DavisK
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‎Mar-17-2014 06:21 PM

Why would you remove the hub to replace the studs? Can't you knock them out with the hubs in place?
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