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thirdstreettito · 02-07-2009, 12:09 PM

We are taking apart the front hubs on my 84 K10, it has a 10 bolt front. We got the outer collar with the spring and the inner collar with the spring off. Now there is a piece behind the inner collar that held it on with 1 phillips head. What next? Is there a snap ring or something? All help appreciated!

62 short step · 02-07-2009, 01:39 PM

Try this. http://www.autozone.com/shopping/rep...00c1528004c6c3

thirdstreettito · 02-07-2009, 01:57 PM

Thanks. That helps, but I'm trying to figure out how it comes out.

LONGHAIR · 02-07-2009, 03:41 PM

Pictures of a better discription of exactly what kind of hubs you are working on will help a lot. I don't recall a phillips head screw in any kind of hub? but it could be the work of a PO

thirdstreettito · 02-07-2009, 03:53 PM

Never mind guys. My uncle called and we got it figured out.

**special-K** · 02-07-2009, 03:57 PM

Was it the snap ring on the axle stub?The grease kinda hides it.

thirdstreettito · 02-08-2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Was it the snap ring on the axle stub?The grease kinda hides it.

Yes thats it. How do I get it off?

62 short step · 02-08-2009, 12:27 PM

A good set of snap ring pliers should take care of it.

**special-K** · 02-08-2009, 02:11 PM

Yeah,or a couple little pen screwdrivers,something small like a little prick.(that`s what we call`em)

thirdstreettito · 02-11-2009, 09:02 AM

How do I replace the drivers side front studs on my 84 K10, it has a 10 bolt front diff.

Joey~AP · 02-11-2009, 09:54 AM

Wheel studs?

thirdstreettito · 02-11-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Joey~AP

Wheel studs?

Yeah.

Joey~AP · 02-11-2009, 10:03 AM

I held the snap ring with a pair of needle nose (so you wont chase it in circles) and took a scribe (ice pick lookin hootus) and popped one side out.

Assy should slide out.

Then take a spud socket and remove outer jam nut.

Then remove perferated washer.

Then use spud socket to get bearing nut out.

Disc should slide off.

Joey~AP · 02-11-2009, 10:05 AM

Lay disc flat on wooden surface.

Hit studs with large hammer! They are pressed in.

If you want to re-use the studs....thread on a lug nut and hit the lug nut to preserve the threads.

I would suggesst replacing the studs. They are cheap!

thirdstreettito · 02-11-2009, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey~AP

Lay disc flat on wooden surface.

Hit studs with large hammer! They are pressed in.

If you want to re-use the studs....thread on a lug nut and hit the lug nut to preserve the threads.

I would suggest replacing the studs. They are cheap!

No, I mean how do I get the hub casing(?) off? It is separate from the disc.

thirdstreettito · 02-11-2009, 10:32 AM

How do I lift the ring enough to get anything under it to be able to pull it out? From what I can tell we would need VERY small, curved tip needle nose pliers.

Joey~AP · 02-11-2009, 10:46 AM

Just get it to stop spinnin in circles. Try to stop it with the gap at the bottom of the hub. Hold one end, pry the other. You outta be able to get a scribe or a very small screw driver under the end of the snap ring and pop it out toward you.

Its not easy and takes time and patience!

The trick is to get it to stop spinnin.

Joey~AP · 02-11-2009, 10:48 AM

Once you drive the studs out, the hub should seperate from the disc.

The stud kinda holds them together.

Its not like a Toyota or Ford.

chalet2506 · 02-11-2009, 10:52 AM

Snap ring pliers are the easiest. If you don't have them, 2 small flathead screwdrivers will work work. You just got to fiddle/pry on one end with it until you get under it, then you'll be able to pry it out in a circular motion. Also, a piece of coat hanger with a very short 90 deg bend on the end works well on the perf. washer.

Joey~AP · 02-11-2009, 10:53 AM

It takes me a few beers to get it out.

I really love it when you pop it out.....and it pops right back in!

thirdstreettito · 02-11-2009, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey~AP

Once you drive the studs out, the hub should seperate from the disc.

The stud kinda holds them together.

Its not like a Toyota or Ford.

I'll see if I can get some pics.

My dad hit the studs loose before we even got anything apart.

The disc and the piece the studs are packed into are separated. Will the piece the studs are packed into come off with out me having to get the snap ring out and all the inner stuff?

thirdstreettito · 02-11-2009, 11:06 AM

Last pic.

mrmojo32 · 02-11-2009, 11:13 AM

Or are you asking how to get the disc off the truck?

thirdstreettito · 02-11-2009, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mrmojo32

Or are you asking how to get the disc off the truck?

No, how do I get the piece the studs are packed in off. The disc is a separate piece from what I can tell.

Joey~AP · 02-11-2009, 11:24 AM

Snap ring has ro come out! Along with everthing else in there.

02-07-2009, 12:09 PM	#1
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Front hub help! We are taking apart the front hubs on my 84 K10, it has a 10 bolt front. We got the outer collar with the spring and the inner collar with the spring off. Now there is a piece behind the inner collar that held it on with 1 phillips head. What next? Is there a snap ring or something? All help appreciated! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

02-07-2009, 01:39 PM	#2
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Front hub help! Try this. http://www.autozone.com/shopping/rep...00c1528004c6c3 __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

02-07-2009, 01:57 PM	#3
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Front hub help! Thanks. That helps, but I'm trying to figure out how it comes out. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

02-07-2009, 03:53 PM	#5
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Front hub help! Never mind guys. My uncle called and we got it figured out. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Front hub help! Was it the snap ring on the axle stub?The grease kinda hides it. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-08-2009, 12:27 PM	#8
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Front hub help! A good set of snap ring pliers should take care of it. __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

02-08-2009, 02:11 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Front hub help! Yeah,or a couple little pen screwdrivers,something small like a little prick.(that`s what we call`em) __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-08-2009 at 02:12 PM.

02-11-2009, 09:02 AM	#10
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Replace studs? How do I replace the drivers side front studs on my 84 K10, it has a 10 bolt front diff. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

02-11-2009, 09:54 AM	#11
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: Replace studs? Wheel studs? __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

02-11-2009, 10:03 AM	#13
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: Front hub help! I held the snap ring with a pair of needle nose (so you wont chase it in circles) and took a scribe (ice pick lookin hootus) and popped one side out. Assy should slide out. Then take a spud socket and remove outer jam nut. Then remove perferated washer. Then use spud socket to get bearing nut out. Disc should slide off. __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

02-11-2009, 10:05 AM	#14
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: Replace studs? Lay disc flat on wooden surface. Hit studs with large hammer! They are pressed in. If you want to re-use the studs....thread on a lug nut and hit the lug nut to preserve the threads. I would suggesst replacing the studs. They are cheap! __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck. Last edited by Joey~AP; 02-11-2009 at 10:05 AM.

02-11-2009, 10:32 AM	#16
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Front hub help! How do I lift the ring enough to get anything under it to be able to pull it out? From what I can tell we would need VERY small, curved tip needle nose pliers. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

02-11-2009, 10:46 AM	#17
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: Front hub help! Just get it to stop spinnin in circles. Try to stop it with the gap at the bottom of the hub. Hold one end, pry the other. You outta be able to get a scribe or a very small screw driver under the end of the snap ring and pop it out toward you. Its not easy and takes time and patience! The trick is to get it to stop spinnin. __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

02-11-2009, 10:48 AM	#18
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: Replace studs? Once you drive the studs out, the hub should seperate from the disc. The stud kinda holds them together. Its not like a Toyota or Ford. __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

02-11-2009, 10:52 AM	#19
chalet2506 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: DFW, Tx Posts: 39	Re: Front hub help! Snap ring pliers are the easiest. If you don't have them, 2 small flathead screwdrivers will work work. You just got to fiddle/pry on one end with it until you get under it, then you'll be able to pry it out in a circular motion. Also, a piece of coat hanger with a very short 90 deg bend on the end works well on the perf. washer.



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02-11-2009, 10:53 AM	#20
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: Front hub help! It takes me a few beers to get it out. I really love it when you pop it out.....and it pops right back in! __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

02-11-2009, 11:06 AM	#22
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Replace studs? Last pic. Attached Images __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

02-11-2009, 11:13 AM	#23
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02-11-2009, 11:24 AM	#25
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: Replace studs? Snap ring has ro come out! Along with everthing else in there. __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

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