JohnD 145 #1 Posted January 23, 2021 Anyone have any tips or tricks for removing the caps off the front spindles? I removed one recently from a chipper. I pulled it with a large pair of channel locks but it got a bit mangled. I'm looking for a better way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,261 #2 Posted January 23, 2021 The plastic ones? Maybe a rag between you channel locks? They pop off by hand for my usually... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,897 #3 Posted January 23, 2021 johnD , agree with pullstart on the dust cap removal, usually just pull off, unless yours are metal , channel locks will still work with a side to side rocking action, if you are going into the bearing area , get some 3/4" ID thin washers at your local h/w store in the small pull out drawer section. use them to firm up that bearing play, ( if you want to ) , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,415 #4 Posted January 23, 2021 Tap a thin pry bar in behind the cap, channel lock pliers is what our fine state inspection stations use to destroy the caps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,700 #5 Posted January 23, 2021 Dust cap removal tool: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnD 145 #6 Posted January 23, 2021 Well look at that. 38 years old and they still pop off by hand like their brand new. Thank you WH! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
