No need to remove the stub axle though (the one in the photo was removed as part of a full axle rebuild) as
you can remove the land by first cutting into it a bit with a hacksaw, and then driving a sharp cold chisel into
the slot you cut. This will split the land, and it will come off easily. Once it is off, it is a simple matter of
pressing the new ‘land’ onto the stub axle…it is a tight interference fit.
Sorry to tell you though, that the later type of axle does not have a replaceable land on the stub axle, so if
that is worn, you will need a new stub axle I’m afraid.
Now time to refit the hub and the outer bearing into position on the stub axle. Oil the lips of the seal first with
EP90, as it stops them from running ‘dry’ at first and saves them from wearing out very rapidly. Fit the thrust
washer, and the adjusting nut.
Tighten the adjusting nut until there is no ‘free-play’ or ‘end float’ in the hub, and then loosen the nut a little.
Spin the hub several times to settle the bearings, and repeat the process. The workshop manual recom-
mends that you should use a dial gauge for this, and adjust the end-float to between 0.05mm and 0.10mm,
but this can be gauged by feel, with a little practice. There should be a trace of movement/endfloat in the
hub.
Once you are happy with the end-float, fit the lock-tab/washer, and the locking nut. Tighten the lock nut
(check the end float again after doing this) and then bend the tabs over on the locking washer as in the next
photo.
Then replace the drive flange and halfshaft. Use a new paper gasket between the hub and drive flange.
Replace the brake drum, fit the three retaining screws and tighten them up hand tight. The tap the drum to
the hub with a mallet, and tighten the screws again. It is important to do this, as sometimes the drum may
not be fully home, and you may end up with a damaged drum, or wheel and wheel studs. Or, worse still,
losing the wheel whilst driving along!
Adjust the brakes, and then replace the road wheel. Check the brakes again, and the jobs done.
-- Big Sandy
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