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Re: How do you get the axles into the hubs? (archive)
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Posted by Angus on May 27, 2002 at 00:00:01:

In Reply to: How do you get the axles into the hubs? posted by Dave on May 26, 2002 at 21:22:57:

thats why they make special tools ,so one does not beat the hell out of the part being installed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the tool threads onto the half-shaft threads and pulls it into the hub. but hey beat away then you can buy the tool and a new half-shaft and bmw will make more $$$

Any idea on how you get the axle shafts (half-shafts) into the hub assembly? It is a tight fit, and I am not sure how much abuse the axles can withstand. We tried hitting the differential end with a rubber mallet, but that only got it in about half-way. It also flattened the inside end, which I hope is not a problem :-)

Thanks!
Dave




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