did stude's have tapered axle shafts like chrysler? i just cannot recall .
but i have the puller!!!!!!!
chuck.
----- Original Message -----
From "Paul A. Asgeirsson" <Pasgeirsson at worldnet.att.net>
To: "James Kleemeyer" <jkk@adams.net>; "Spridgets"
<spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 2:20 AM
Subject: Re: Auto Question-no LBC
> Hi James,
>
> I suspect that the Studie has a semi floating rear axle assembly, the
Spridgets
> have a 3/4 floating assembly. The semi type is almost always on a keyed
tapered
> axle with the center and drum all one piece. Look to see if you see the
axle
> nut. If it's visible, then take out the cotter key, back off the nut a
couple of
> turns, put a special hub puller on it with the fingers bolted onto the lug
bolts
> or studs and turn the screw in against the axle end. Now tighten it
really good
> and hit the end of the threaded rod with a BFH and it'll pop loose.
That's where
> the loosened nut comes in handy. Without it there, the drum and puller
flies
> across the garage and nails you to the wall with you screaming in pain!!
>
> These pullers can be rented at nearly any tool rental shop.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Paul A
>
> James Kleemeyer wrote:
>
> > Say,would anybody know how to get the rear brake drums off of a '52
Stude'
> > Commander? All the manual says is "remove drums"- OK, but how the heck
do
> > they come off?
> >
> > Jim K.
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