Charles Andrews wrote:
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> However, by the time I realized all this, I had the rear-hub
> in pieces (and I managed to distort the grease-caps in the
> process of putting it back together...that is SO *&^%()
> annoying, you know?)...
Not necessary to remove the dust caps on hubs to clean out the grease.
The best way to remove them though, is with a socket or other steel cylindrical object close to the inside diameter dimension and insert that in the hole to pry the cap up (using an wobbly circular motion).
Chuck Schmidt L.A.
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