How to remove the rear wheels on a 1923 Hudson

[rhurst]

I need to check the bearings and repack my rear wheels which I have never removed.  I have the wheel

puller but even using a very large wrench and pipe cannot move the wheel.  Am I missing something?

I don't want to damage anything.  Looks like the outer ring of the brake hub comes off with the wheel?

Does anyone know any tricks to free the wheel?

Robert

[zeke01]

The "outer ring" is probably the brakes. They should not come off with the drum. If the drum has been on the axle for a long time, it will take considerable force to remove it. Zeke

[rhurst]

Now for the definition of "Considerable force" Should I just keep tying to turn

the bolt on the removable cup?  Maybe a little help with a hammer but don't see

where I can hit or pry.   Thinking a wooden block on the inside of the wheel with

a heavy mallet?

Robert

[zeke01]

20 hours ago, rhurst said:

Now for the definition of "Considerable force" Should I just keep tying to turn

the bolt on the removable cup?  Maybe a little help with a hammer but don't see

where I can hit or pry.   Thinking a wooden block on the inside of the wheel with

a heavy mallet?

Robert

Without photos, it's difficult for me to understand what is going on with your project. Take the hubcap off, remove the axle nut then use a drum pulling tool. As an aside, the bearings have a grease fitting for lubrication on the axle housing located close to the rear wheel. Zeke

[zeke01]

Does your puller look like this? 

[rhurst]

Thanks Zeke

Yes my drum pulling tool looks like yours and I was able to remove the wheel. What I found was a plate that must screw into the wheel housing where the rear wheel bearings are located and they must be lubricated by the rear end oil.  Since I am not having any problems and the wheel bearing seal is not leaking I think I should leave well enough alone.  What did the trick was hitting the wheel pulling tool with a heavy mallet.

Robert

[rhurst]

Here is what I found after taking off the wheel

Robert

[paulrhd29nz]

Looks lovely inside.