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snezza69:
I am trying to replace the Disco rear axle flange from the rubber dohnut type to a four bolt defender type.  I have the replacement flange however when it came to removing the old flange there is no nut holding it on!

How does it come off?

Is it just a case of tapping it off the splines or should I really be using a special tool?

Lee_D:
"As I understand it there's a special tool shown, part no.LRT-51-008. This has three legs which fit into the bolt holes and a central bolt which screws into the centralizing peg, used to extract it so I would guess its a tight
interference fit. "

 :(

snezza69:

--- Quote from: "Dude" ---"As I understand it there's a special tool shown, part no.LRT-51-008. This has three legs which fit into the bolt holes and a central bolt which screws into the centralizing peg, used to extract it so I would guess its a tight
interference fit. "

 :(
--- End quote ---


Oh [!Expletive Deleted!]!  Has anyone got one I can borrow?

DiscoDan:
In the centre of the 3 leg flange there should be a threaded hole. Wind a bolt into this to draw the cover off. It is interference fit & if it hasn't been off for some time it will strip the threads here and you will need another  method.

Under this you will find the flange retaining nut.

Good luck, Dan

Budgie:
Use method Dan suggested but heat the outside of the flange with a blow-torch to expand it a little.
If you know someone with a slide-hammer then that may help.  :wink:

You got the flange kit OK then, was it the right part number?

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