Hi Allen,
Hammering like this should *only* be done after the axle is removed from
the axle tube. The various manuals and books very carefully warn against
hammering on the end of the axle while it's installed. Doing so can damage the
differential assembly. Even with it removed, some precautions need to be taken
to
protect the threads on the axle and be sure not to crack the axle. Overall,
IMHO it's generally safer to remove with a puller or in a hydraulic press.
Alan Myers
San Jose, Calif.
AMfoto1@aol.com
http://www.triumphowners.com/640
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The one thing I have not seen in this discussion is that after doing
the above, you hit the bolt smartly with a BF hammer. My hubs jumped
off the axle (solid axle TR4). Learned this from my Dad. If it
doesn't work, tighten and repeat.
Allen Hess
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