stakeside Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 (edited) I am attempting to replace the rear trans bearing on my T 71-1A trans. I have not been able to remove the hand brake drum. I have removed the 1-3/8” nut but was unable to remove the drum assembly. Not sure what is holding it. I believe this is a tapered shaft and concerned if something else is holding the shaft. I can not afford any damage to the trans . Is there a special procedure required? Edited June 3, 2019 by stakeside E (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 If it is a tapered shaft you will need a puller to get it off. A big 3 jaw puller should work, you can rent them from auto parts stores. Put the nut on the shaft backwards, flush with the end of the shaft. This keeps the drum from flying across the shop when it lets go, and prevents damaging the threads on the shaft. Be careful the puller is on there good, and is pressing on the center of the shaft. Sometimes you have to wail on it pretty hard to bust loose a hub that has been wedged on for 50 years or more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stakeside Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share Posted June 6, 2019 Could not grab with 3 jaw puller. I had the machine shop remove the Hand Brake Drum since I had him press on the new bearing also. The machinist said it took much pressure.to remove. Amazing what 70 plus years will do to a tapered shaft. JOB DONE. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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