Front axle hubcap removal on 1965 E Glide
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Front axle hubcap removal on 1965 E Glide
Hi, I have been trying to remove axle to inspect/change fron brakes and service bearings. There is a chrome looking hubcap on right front side of axle, opposite brake. I cannot find set screw hole, or anything else that is holding this hubcap to the axle, and I cannot remove it with hubcap attached. anyone have any info? Thanks, Gary
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Re: Front axle hubcap removal on 1965 E Glide
The hubcap is a spacer. Pull the axle and the hubcap will fall out.
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Re: Front axle hubcap removal on 1965 E Glide
They can stick pretty good sometimes. Put something soft between the hubcap and the leg before tapping the axle, to prevent dinging the hub cap up.
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Re: Front axle hubcap removal on 1965 E Glide
Are you talking about the hub cap itself or the small (about 1 1/2 inch diameter) decorative cap on big end of axle?