Re: spindle question

["DENNIS L. PETTERSON II" <dpetters@domain.elided>]

On Thu, 22 Jan 1998, Daniel Nees wrote:

> O.K. what do I do to remove my my spindle? Is it fairly easy? It is
> going to be cold here saturday so I would like to bring the spindle in
> the house while I try to fix the threads. Do I just use a pickle fork
> and my air hammer to break it loose?
> 
> Dan Nees
> cookiedan@domain.elided
> 1979 International Scout EXR                              (Extreme Rust)
> 1971 International Scout MD
>                               (Many Dents)
 
Hi Dan,
 When I did my ball joints the recommendation was to use a raw hide
hammer.What I ended up doing was to spray a rust remover like WD-40 on.
I then wrapped the spindle with a rag and used a hammer to  tap the
spindle loose.I only tapped on the non-threaded part of the spindle so it
took a while.I tapped on side then 180deg. away,moved 90deg. then tapped
and then 180deg.This is not a fast way but it works.After you get the
spindle out some you may want to take an old screwdriver and pry the
spindle off. I cleaned off the rust on both the spindle and up-rite,and
gave both a light coat of wheel bearing grease on re-assembly.

                               Take your time!
                               Dennis
                               75II,345,727,ac
                               New Ball-joints