[Tigers] axle removal

[Tony Somebody]

I have been in the process of removing my axles in order to repack or replace the bearings. I removed the hubs months ago but have been working on my old shovel head so I could try riding again. Tonight I decided I had to get the car up and running again (Suni soon)and attempted to pull the axle. I remember one member said he used a small bottle jack but I dont have one that short. SO, I tried the old chain trick which worked fine the last axle I pulled( a Toyota ) but didnt touch the Tiger axle. Next I went to AutoZone and borrowed a tool but their axle puller wouldnt bolt to the hub. I then found a piece of 3/8s allthred and made two bolts. I inserted it thru the hub with a nut on the inside of the hub- thinking I could tighten the nut and push the hub back thus pulling the axle. I had to jam 2 nuts on the end of the allthread so I could turn the bolt while holding the inside nut. I put another pice on an oppisite corner thinking I needed to push
 straight. I used two 3/8 drive allen sockets with the allen wrench removed to push against the axle housing. It worked with ease and Im sure I didnt need the second bolt as one would have worked great. Thought I would pass this along in case anyone else removes the axle. I have heard of different methods but not the push bolt one I used. More on removing the bearings and seals as I continue on Monday.
TtT