jstro Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 (edited) So, trying to check wheel bearings on rear wheels of my 1916 DB Touring Car. First time inspecting so I want to be sure I don't break anything taking the wheel off. The Axle shaft seems loose, but the wheel and drum won't budge. Is a puller required? Edited June 16, 2016 by jstro Typo (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Yes, you need a puller that screws unto the wheels and pushes against the axle. They can be borrowed or bought at flea markets cheaply. Do not loosen the wheel and drive around in circles to loosen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstro Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 Thanks for the quick reply. Do you know off-hand what the thread specs for the wheel are so I can know I have the correct puller? Most pullers I can find, the sellers have no idea what they fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cahartley Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 If it has 2 7/16"-18 threads I have a puller which is lended out at the moment. You're welcome to use it for postage when I get it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstro Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 Thanks for the offer. My thread is 16. Searching eBay now : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstro Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 So it seems I don't need a puller after all. I have to remove the front plate of the wheel, and there is a through bolt which needs removed. I will post an update later tonight with some pictures to help the next guy : ) Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22touring Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 (edited) http://customhubpullers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/custom-hub-puller-instructions.pdf It's 2-7/16" X 16 TPI Edited June 16, 2016 by 22touring (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 The puller SHOULD be 2 7/16 X 16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26Willys Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 5 hours ago, jstro said: So it seems I don't need a puller after all. I have to remove the front plate of the wheel, and there is a through bolt which needs removed. I will post an update later tonight with some pictures to help the next guy : ) Jon Yep, pre '22 is a full floater so no puller is needed. Just knock out the pin, slide the axle out, and remove the plate or you can remove the plate and axle in one piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstro Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 So after some investigation, a call to Tom Myers (Myers early Dodge Parts), I found what was needed. So, the procedure is to remove the hub cap, and then a little pin which secures the axle shaft to the hub. Remove the 8 hub nuts, and remove the hub. This then exposes the locking adjustment nut which is secured in place with a screw. Loosen the screw and remove the nut. Now the outer bearing may be removed, then the wheel (with the brake drum) pulled off, then finally the inner wheel bearing. Pretty easy once the magic of removing the hub was discovered : ) I have also attached the picture from a parts manual showing all the pieces and parts. I am amazed that Dodge still does the parking brake basically the same way to this day (my 2003 Ram1500 4WD), using inner brake pads which ride inside the brake drum on the reverse of the disc brake rotor. I guess if it works, don't fix it applies? Thanks for all the help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cahartley Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 5 hours ago, 22touring said: http://customhubpullers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/custom-hub-puller-instructions.pdf It's 2-7/16" X 16 TPI So it is........it's been a while since I made it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Sorry to have mislead you. I've only taken drums off my '24 not my earlier car. The '24 uses a puller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstro Posted June 17, 2016 Author Share Posted June 17, 2016 No worries. Thanks for responding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22touring Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Beautiful wheels, Jstro! I love the wood felloes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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