15-04-2024, 08:18 AM
In recent years (the last forty or so) I have used a split pin of a suitable length and arranged matters so that I can manipulate it to remove it through the hole provided. Prior to that I would split the hub but since using sealed bearings I have seen no reason to do so.
Because it is decades since I used the hub splitting technique my memory may be faulty but I think if you split the front hub it is as well to remove the grease plug since it may foul the outer bearing.
In your case you probably intend to clear excess grease from the hub so you might as well split the hub anyway. When you replace it you can decide if, next time, you will appreciate a suitable split pin.
I will come clean and say that, in my time, I have sheared a split pin with a socket as described.
Regards,
Stuart
Because it is decades since I used the hub splitting technique my memory may be faulty but I think if you split the front hub it is as well to remove the grease plug since it may foul the outer bearing.
In your case you probably intend to clear excess grease from the hub so you might as well split the hub anyway. When you replace it you can decide if, next time, you will appreciate a suitable split pin.
I will come clean and say that, in my time, I have sheared a split pin with a socket as described.
Regards,
Stuart