Front Hub Removal

[themaces]

I know Hub Removal has been on earlier threads but I'm just having a check of understanding as I think I'm using the correct tool and correct procedure.

I'm on the front axle and have removed the outer hub using the extractor.  Once clear, I removed the split pin and nut and the outer bearing and distance piece slid off the shaft.  But this is where I'm now stuck: I've replaced the outer hub and wheel nuts and tried again with the extractor but the inner hub will not shift; the more I tighten the extractor, the more distortion I will create in the hub casting.

So... Do I need to start using a hammer?  If so, where is best to hit?  Or have I missed something?

Grateful for your advice on this please?

Chris

["Slack Alice" Simon]

Perhaps Loctite has been used to hold the bearing in place.

In which case heat may help, if a severe grade has been used, quite a lot of heat will be required.

Usually, fronts come off with not a lot of effort., hammer not needed.

Make sure the extractor is well on the threads, they are easily damaged.

[stuartu]

I notice your Chummy is 1925. It may be that it has the earlier stub axles in which case the inner bearing has a tapered seat which may prove stubborn. As Simon says, Loctite may be involved.

I would assume that if the inner bearing is tight on an unloctited taper one might have to act as one would with a rear hub bearing, do the extractor up firmly then give its bolt a sharp tap. However, the only such hubs I have came apart quite easily so I do not speak from direct experience.

Regards,
Stuart