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Originally Posted by T3beatz
The wheel Hubs are kinda hard to get off because the keyway has got them jammed on... this goes for the sprocket and break hubs too.
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Here's a few tips I learned while messing with the Azusa axle, before you re-assemble...
coat the contact areas of the hubs and bearings a coat of grease or better use "anti-seize". Avalible at most any auto parts store. It's does what the name implies, it keeps metal surfaces from bonding due to pressure.
Cut lengths of PVC pipe to cover all exposed portions of the axle. This will keep the axle clean and free of rust and nicks. your bearings and hubs will slide off much better. It will make the next diss-asembly a whole lot easier.
Use new keyway stock. The old keys are slightly distorted and twisted from the strain and are prone to fail. It's best to get keyway stock longer than the hub slots and cut it full length of the hubs. the more contact area the better and the keys won't bind as bad when run full length