VERY SIMPLE TO SHIFT

NZ Truth, Issue 1200, 29 November 1928, Page 18

VERY SIMPLE TO SHIFT

How to Remove the Rear Hub of A Morris Car

Removal, of Morris rear hubs is a simple process once the correct procedure is known, but much time may b-3 wasted if the proper method has to be found by experiment.

'THE Morris rear axle is of full-noatr X ing type, the axle shafts carrying no weight and having no function beyond turning the wheels. "When the road wheel has been removed,, examination will reveal three counter-sunk screws, one between each of the studa which hold the road wheel to the hub. Remove these, and gently tap a screwdriver blade between the flange and brake drum, so as to. loosen the flange. The flange, carrying with it the axle shaft, is < then pulled straight out. The ball bearing on which the wheel runs is now exposed, and it will be seen to be retained on the end of the axle housing by a large nut, which is m turn locked by the bent- over tongue of a special steel washer, which is

easily bent back. When this nut is removed the hub may be pulled oft", exposing the brakes. It' is important 'to remember that the nut on the left-hand side has a left-hand thread, that on the other 1 side being right-handed. Though the nut may be tightened fairly well with a hammer and. punch, it is preferable to obtain a box spanner of suitable size. A wheel puller may also be necessary to remove the hub. Before reassembling, break off the tongue of the lock washer which was previously used to hold the nut, and use a new one to lock it. There are a number of tongues and the hard steel of the washer will only safely stand one bend.