Differential problem

[Thatsme?]

Originally Posted by LostHusker

I had a similar problem, I got the castle nut off but could not remove the hub, can't say this is the recommended way but take a look.

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...thinkin-7.html

Here it how it ended up.

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...thinkin-7.html

Good luck

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[kernal]

The reason removing the castle nuts works with the hill brake engaged is because both wheels (hubs) are locked from turning. If brakes are disconnected you have to find a way to lock both wheel hubs. You could maybe lock the opposite wheel hub with a pry bar the same as you are doing on the side you are trying to loosen. Keep in mind the other wheel will turn in the opposite direction of the one you are trying to loosen. Or get someone else as strong or stronger than you to hold a wrench on the opposite castle nut. This should break one or the other loose then use the pry bar trick on the other. What am I missing?

If the hubs are stripped this won't work.

[kellybell]

OIC. Thanks Thatsme and JohhnieB. I see the prob now. I hope its the brake hub that's is stripped. I
m gonna go work on it. Wish me luck!

[Thatsme?]

Here is a drawing of ScottyB's that might help. If it is bad forum manners to use someone else's drawings let me know and I won't do it again.

[Thatsme?]

Originally Posted by kellybell

OIC. Thanks Thatsme and JohhnieB. I see the prob now. I hope its the brake hub that's is stripped. I
m gonna go work on it. Wish me luck!

I didn't see your post before I posted drawing.
Good Luck glad you have it going your way.

[kellybell]

Yay! I mounted the whee; on the other side and held it and was able to get the axle nut off! And better news - the brake drum is the only part stripped. Andman it is really stripped! See photo. Hope you can see the entire thing was smooth. I'll order another from golfcartking right now! Thanks you guys!

[Sir Nuke]

Kelly, I don't know if you want to go this route.....but, right now you could just replace that one hub.....OR if you want to make sure this won't happen again and make the hubs more Heavy Duty, go and replace them both with a pair of Ezgo Pinch Hubs, which you can get through ScottyB at cartsunlimited.net.

check them out......

http://www.cartsunlimited.net/Ezgo_Pinch_Hubs.html

[yurtle]

Originally Posted by kellybell

Yay! I mounted the whee; on the other side and held it and was able to get the axle nut off! And better news - the brake drum is the only part stripped. Andman it is really stripped! See photo. Hope you can see the entire thing was smooth. I'll order another from golfcartking right now! Thanks you guys!

I think I still see a fraction of an ounce you haven't stripped out yet.

Use it or lose it.

Neighbor.

[gadavis]

I use a 4 ton porta-power ram to do this with. I made some angle iron ears to fasten onto the wheel lug bolts. I take 2 lengths of chain long enough to allow the ram to fit under the piece of 1/2" plate with the chains fastened onto. I screw the axle nut on backwards until it is flush. I install the ram and pump slowly some times tapping lightly on the outer edge of the drum with a soft hammer. Always works for me.

[Thatsme?]

That should work if you have more than 2 hands.