Stuck front hub

[KLDoutt]

Has anyone had a problem with a stuck front hub? I have tried a cheater bar with an adjustable wrench, WD40 and heat to remove it to no avail. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thank you for any help you may provide.

[ScottyD'sdad]

WD40 is not a good penetrant. use PB Blaster or eome other true penetrating oil, and give t a bit of time to work.
Ed

[KLDoutt]

Thanks for the quick reply. I will try That and then whenever I walk by it I will give it any shot.

[Don McCombs]

Do you mean that the wheel won’t turn or that the hub and/or the nut won’t come off the axle?

[Clemsonfor]

Do you mean that the wheel won’t turn or that the hub and/or the nut won’t come off the axle?

I took it to mean the nut holding it on, from the adjustable wrench and cheater bar comment

[ScottyD'sdad]

That's what I thought, too.

Ed

[KLDoutt]

It’s the hub on the axle. I need to check the bearings to either repack them or replace them. The FCub is located about 80 miles from where I live and only go there every couple of weeks or so. As I do more work on it I will have more questions. Thank you for any and all help.

[bofahs]

"It’s the hub on the axle." So, not the nut holding the hub onto the axle? Like, frozen bearings? Have you tried a new zerk fitting and pumping in new grease? That doesn't work, try heating it up some with the new (or old) grease in it. You could put a couple holes is a sturdy flat bar, bolt it to the hub, and use that for leverage in rotating the hub. Chock the back wheels - pretty easy to move a Cub, even without that kind of leverage.

For penetrating, I've started using Aerokroil. Amazing.

[Glen]

Hi,
We aren't sure if you mean you got the nut under the cap removed.
If it is, I have seen them where the old hard grease was holding the outer bearing tight to the spindle shaft. I had to use a puller on the hub to move it.
The hub moved easily, the grease just holds the bearing some. But the bearing could have rust holding it to the shaft too.
Don't turn hard on the puller, you don't want to break the hub.
A puller that would bolt on, using the wheel bolt holes would be better.

You didn't say what year your Cub is.

Below is a page from the 1955 Cub operator's manual, showing how to grease the front wheel bearings.

http://farmallcub.com/rudi_cub/www.clea ... e%2023.jpg

There is no grease fitting on the hub originally.

[Clemsonfor]

Hi,
We aren't sure if you mean you got the nut under the cap removed.
If it is, I have seen them where the old hard grease was holding the outer bearing tight to the spindle shaft. I had to use a puller on the hub to move it.
The hub moved easily, the grease just holds the bearing some. But the bearing could have rust holding it to the shaft too.
Don't turn hard on the puller, you don't want to break the hub.
A puller that would bolt on, using the wheel bolt holes would be better.

You didn't say what year your Cub is.

Below is a page from the 1955 Cub operator's manual, showing how to grease the front wheel bearings.

http://farmallcub.com/rudi_cub/www.clea ... e%2023.jpg

There is no grease fitting on the hub originally.

I saw that grease fittings comment and was like I guess I missed those in person and reading the manual on grease spots. Thanks for clarifying that for me.

[Jim Becker]

It’s the hub on the axle. . . .

Having looked at this discussion a couple times, a different interpretation just came to mind. Do you mean you are having trouble removing the DUST CAP from the hub? They can be stuck pretty hard and it never seems like the wrench is that good a fit. If that is where you are having trouble, all that has been said about using a puller doesn't apply because you haven't gotten that far yet. If the trouble is with the dust cap, try cleaning around the edge of the cap and use a wire brush to get clear access to the threads. Then douse it with whatever penetrating oil and give it a chance to soak in. Then back to the wrench. You probably don't have an impact wrench that fits, but it would help.

[Peter Person]

It’s the hub on the axle. . . .

Having looked at this discussion a couple times, a different interpretation just came to mind. Do you mean you are having trouble removing the DUST CAP from the hub? They can be stuck pretty hard and it never seems like the wrench is that good a fit. If that is where you are having trouble, all that has been said about using a puller doesn't apply because you haven't gotten that far yet. If the trouble is with the dust cap, try cleaning around the edge of the cap and use a wire brush to get clear access to the threads. Then douse it with whatever penetrating oil and give it a chance to soak in. Then back to the wrench. You probably don't have an impact wrench that fits, but it would help.

Jim, I've been thinking the same thing.

Definitely need a large socket set and a breaker bar.

[Ky Cub]

If it's the dust cap that's stuck, but I don't believe that's what he is speaking of, use a pipe wrench.

[KLDoutt]

I should’ve said hub cap, it would’ve avoided the confusion. Yes it is the dust cap that I’m talking about. It’s the one pictured in the post from Peter. The next time I’m at the country property I will try all your suggestions. Thank you all for your help.

[Dale Finch]

Just to clarify, that cap screws on/off, that's why they are talking about a huge socket for it. IT DOES NOT pry off like most hub caps.