Hello, I'm having some trouble getting my '56 bug's rear axle seal retaining plate separated from the axle (the part that the seal is pressed into -- what's that thing called, anyhow?). After taking off the four bolts, I grabbed hold of the brake backing plate and pulled -- the whole axle assembly slipped about 3/8" towards me. The backing plate separated from both the axle and that part perfectly fine. The axle itself rotates fine in the seal, but it seems that the part is still affixed to the axle somehow.
The other side of the axle had no problems and came off without a hitch. I've rubber-malleted various places and couldn't seem to knock anything loose. Exploded views don't give me much more insight. Does anybody have a clue where it might be getting bound up or how I can separate them? Thanks for any tips. Regards, Sammy -- _______________________________________________ vintagvw site list [email protected] http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
