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BlueMagicSS · 09-01-2011, 02:33 AM

I'm removing the hub on an 82 K5 Blazer and can't seem to find complete directions. I've searched on here, google, and a few other sources. AllData doesn't give me everything I need to know. I've already removed the cover (It's manual locking hub) the Gear behind it, the Spring, then the two snap rings. There's a piece on the axle shaft I can't remove, and the inner locking mechanism I can't remove, for clarification I can post a pic in the morning. But I wanted to see if anyone had any clear directions on removing it.

Matt

BlueMagicSS · 09-01-2011, 03:35 PM

Can I get ANY help at all? I've looked at tons of write-ups where they say that the locking hub unit should just pull out, but it's not doing so for me. Maybe the unit is rusted in there? It is pretty dry, but I can't be sure. Pics below.

68Timber · 09-01-2011, 04:57 PM

It is supposed to pull out. Is that the snap ring in the groove on the splines? Hard to tell with the funk there.

BlueMagicSS · 09-01-2011, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRUISER

It is supposed to pull out. Is that the snap ring in the groove on the splines? Hard to tell with the funk there.

There's no snap ring on the splines. I see a washer behind the nut on the axle but thats it. It's like the hub is seized in there. It wont move at all.

**michael bustamante** · 09-01-2011, 07:15 PM

Make sure theres no retainer ring around the outside of the cog in a groove in the housing. Id soak it in pb blast too

russgt · 09-01-2011, 10:15 PM

This is the one we've been mentioning, did you remove it?

Mr. 250r · 09-01-2011, 10:24 PM

I think it might be rusted in there

Stoney · 09-02-2011, 11:47 AM

This a good go by.
http://www.398hbx.com/home/gm-10-bol...ic-locking-hub

BlueMagicSS · 09-02-2011, 01:41 PM

I removed the snap ring on the outer edge that you all are asking about, but still not coming out. As far as I can tell it's rusted in there. I've sprayed with WD-40, Vinegar, and Now I'm going to try PB Blaster and see if that helps. But I'm not expecting it to. So.... what next??

chisler · 09-02-2011, 02:01 PM

Looks like your next option is to heat up the outer hub a bit....carefully...also take a small wire brush and clean up all the rust....just to make sure the snap ring is not there....spray it again...next option is to get a slide hammer...fab up a plate steel to fasten to the allen head cap screws or a puller...with a hole in the bolt center ....it will come ..... take your time!!

BlueMagicSS · 09-04-2011, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chisler

Looks like your next option is to heat up the outer hub a bit....carefully...also take a small wire brush and clean up all the rust....just to make sure the snap ring is not there....spray it again...next option is to get a slide hammer...fab up a plate steel to fasten to the allen head cap screws or a puller...with a hole in the bolt center ....it will come ..... take your time!!

I'll try that in the morning. I know the snap ring isnt there since I already removed it

timpage · 09-04-2011, 02:43 AM

My Chevy had two of those outer "snap" rings.... possible there is a second on yours as well. Judging from your picture, looks like there may be another still in there... the gap at about the 11 o'clock position?

09-01-2011, 02:33 AM	#1
BlueMagicSS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 40	Hub Removal Issues I'm removing the hub on an 82 K5 Blazer and can't seem to find complete directions. I've searched on here, google, and a few other sources. AllData doesn't give me everything I need to know. I've already removed the cover (It's manual locking hub) the Gear behind it, the Spring, then the two snap rings. There's a piece on the axle shaft I can't remove, and the inner locking mechanism I can't remove, for clarification I can post a pic in the morning. But I wanted to see if anyone had any clear directions on removing it. Matt

09-01-2011, 03:35 PM	#2
BlueMagicSS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 40	Re: Hub Removal Issues Can I get ANY help at all? I've looked at tons of write-ups where they say that the locking hub unit should just pull out, but it's not doing so for me. Maybe the unit is rusted in there? It is pretty dry, but I can't be sure. Pics below.

09-01-2011, 04:57 PM	#3
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Hub Removal Issues It is supposed to pull out. Is that the snap ring in the groove on the splines? Hard to tell with the funk there. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

09-01-2011, 07:15 PM	#5
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: Hub Removal Issues Make sure theres no retainer ring around the outside of the cog in a groove in the housing. Id soak it in pb blast too __________________ 1967custom

09-01-2011, 10:15 PM	#6
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 904	Re: Hub Removal Issues This is the one we've been mentioning, did you remove it? Attached Images __________________ 70 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 20 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634

09-01-2011, 10:24 PM	#7
Mr. 250r Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: freeburg, illinois Posts: 885	Re: Hub Removal Issues I think it might be rusted in there __________________ 1987 Chevy V30 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573854 1988 IROC-Z Camaro - 305/T5 T-Top 1989 GMC V35 - Marbolo Express http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596850 1991 V2500 Suburban Silverado - Sold 1991 V2500 Suburban Scottsdale - Big Nasty http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=497423 2001 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 EC DRW - Sold 2003 1500 Silverado 2004 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 CC DRW - Sold 2005 Silverado 2500HD 6.6/ZF6 CC LWB

09-02-2011, 11:47 AM	#8
Stoney Farm Truck Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jersey Village, Texas Posts: 547	Re: Hub Removal Issues This a good go by. http://www.398hbx.com/home/gm-10-bol...ic-locking-hub __________________ 1969 CST/10 1984 K5 Blazer 4x4 2016 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Mike Jersey Village, Tx

09-02-2011, 01:41 PM	#9
BlueMagicSS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 40	Re: Hub Removal Issues I removed the snap ring on the outer edge that you all are asking about, but still not coming out. As far as I can tell it's rusted in there. I've sprayed with WD-40, Vinegar, and Now I'm going to try PB Blaster and see if that helps. But I'm not expecting it to. So.... what next??

09-02-2011, 02:01 PM	#10
chisler Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia Canada Posts: 199	Re: Hub Removal Issues Looks like your next option is to heat up the outer hub a bit....carefully...also take a small wire brush and clean up all the rust....just to make sure the snap ring is not there....spray it again...next option is to get a slide hammer...fab up a plate steel to fasten to the allen head cap screws or a puller...with a hole in the bolt center ....it will come ..... take your time!!

09-04-2011, 02:43 AM	#12
timpage Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 43	Re: Hub Removal Issues My Chevy had two of those outer "snap" rings.... possible there is a second on yours as well. Judging from your picture, looks like there may be another still in there... the gap at about the 11 o'clock position? Last edited by timpage; 09-04-2011 at 02:49 AM. Reason: Add info



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