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The shock will release the ball joints. Not sure the details of the Plowboy axles and the truss work but it may be easier to get a new 14 bolt housing and rebuild the truss onto it verses replacing a full float spindle.
The bushes can be tapped out by using a long drift.
How to remove spindle from axle. Trailer spindles are welded directly to the axle so to remove one it just needs to be cut off completely using a torch or saw. Then to replace the spindle such as with the EZ Lube TRU37FR that you were looking at its extremely important that it be done by a certified welder who is experienced with this type of job. It has to be welded perfectly square to the axle or youre.
Dana 60 Axle. Spindle and Axle Shaft Removal How-To - YouTube. Removing a damaged spindle is the easy part - it can be cut off with a torch or saw.
But welding on a new one is another matter and requires the new spindle be welded exactly straight. It is actually easier to replace the entire axle with a new one that has good spindles on both ends. An improved tool construction for removing spindles from axle shafts by use of a slide hammer which exerts an axial pull on the spindle to dislodge it from an axle housing.
The tool is a section of cylindrical thick-wall tubing or pipe which forms a housing one end of which is open and the other end having an end wall attached thereto. The spindles and torsion arms were the last two items to come off before removing the axle beam. The spindles are held on to the torsion arms with one bolt on each arm.
Once the bolts were loosened it was a matter of opening the split joints where they are bolted a little to allow them to pull out. Do not drive the key deeper as the keyway usually sweeps up at the back and this will only make the removal more difficult. Posting a larger picture may help.
Is the wheel retained to a hub or does the wheel itself mount to the shaft. Place the block of wood on the spindle so that you wont damage the spindle and whack it as hard as you feel safe. Oak would be a good choice of wood about inch and 34 thick pine or any other will do but will probably bust apart.
To replace a spindle the old one would need to be cut off and the new one welded into place. This is NOT a job for the do-it-yourselfer. The new spindle must be absolutely square with the axle in order to prevent premature tire wear and wheel tracking problems.
I would recommend finding a welder who is experienced with trailer axles. Removing stuck axle from spindle hub. About to replace rear wheel bearing on my Kia Sportage II 4wd and I am currently stuck at the point where I am to remove the spindle from the axle.
Or the axle from the spindle hub whichever way you see it. Where I live roads are commonly salted in wintertime so corrosion is definitively a thing here. Not sure the details of the Plowboy axles and the truss work but it may be easier to get a new 14 bolt housing and rebuild the truss onto it verses replacing a full float spindle.
Another option is to go with a weld on flange and use bolt on front spindles. That was in the future is you damage a spindle a new one can be bolted in place. Then remove the woodruff key.
The spindles will then slide out of the bottom of the axle support. The bushes can be tapped out by using a long drift. After cleaning up the axle support new bushes can be fitted in do not hammer them in but rather press or pull in using threaded bar and a big washer.
Remove the thrust bearings from the. Remove spindle nut from end of axle through center of wheel its really hard to do with the car in the air Jack up corner of car Remove wheel Remove 17mm castle nut that holds lower control arm to spindle Remove 17mm I think may be 14mm bolt that secures bottom of damper fork to lower control arm. To remove the spindle you have to remove the brake caliper first the remove the ball joint nuts.
Hit the spindle were the ball joints go in. The shock will release the ball joints. To remove the axles you have to remove the differential plate spin the differential until you see the bolt that locks the center pin in.
Push in the axle and remove the C clip. How is this spindle TRU74FR replaced or how do i take off the bad spindle and put the new spindle on. 3500lb dexter torsion axle ez lube for a us cargo 16 ft.
Enclosed trailer it has a bad spindle on 1 of the axles. Remove the large nut on the end of the axle. Remove the outer tie rod end.
Remove the upper spindle mount. There is a cover over the bolt. Remove the brake caliper and the lower ball joint and disconnect speed sensor if equipped.
Remove spindle and pull the axle out. You may need a large flat head screw driver to pop the sxle out of the transaxle. Pull the hub make sure the bearing dimensions are the same this was never answered satisfactorily in another thread or maybe Im still a bit cracked out and if they are grab that housing - no more than 65 any time.
BTW I got one my 14b spindles from a guy with a totally hosed housing so these do exist. After placing the hub bearings washers and spindle nut back on the axle spindle in reverse order as detailed in the previous section on hub removal rotate the hub assembly slowly while tightening the spindle nut to approximately 50 Ft. 1 wrench or pliers with full hand force.
Then loosen the spindle nut to remove the torque. Those spindles are welded to the axle and that is not a torsion axle. That axle has a leaf spring purch.
If you want to remove them your going to need a torch. If you want to replace them you will need a torch welder welding fixture and a.