More Fuso FG help needed

[FusoFG]

Does anyone know how to remove the hub lock nut on the front axle On my 93 FG so I can replace the brakes?

I don't have the special tool that removes the lock nut.

Still desperate,

Tom

 

[FusoFG]

If I wasn't clear, I'm trying to get the front brake drum off.


Thanks in advance

Tom

 

[canter tourer]

If I wasn't clear, I'm trying to get the front brake drum off.


Thanks in advance

Tom

I made mine I think from 2 1/4 exhaust pipe and a couple of bolts and scrap lying around, works a treat but not pretty
I have heard some may use a chisel, but that'll damage it and makes it hard to Torque it back up when you're done. Hope that helps a bit.
Dave

 

[canter tourer]

I made mine I think from 2 1/4 exhaust pipe and a couple of bolts and scrap lying around, works a treat but not pretty
I have heard some may use a chisel, but that'll damage it and makes it hard to Torque it back up when you're done. Hope that helps a bit.
Dave

 

[SkiFreak]

For reference, this is the tool, as described in the manual.

 

[FusoFG]

I made mine I think from 2 1/4 exhaust pipe and a couple of bolts and scrap lying around, works a treat but not pretty
I have heard some may use a chisel, but that'll damage it and makes it hard to Torque it back up when you're done. Hope that helps a bit.
Dave

Thanks, that looks like a real clever 'special tool'. What size bolts are those?

Am I going to need a special puller to get the drum off or does it come off easily? The brake shoes seems to be stuck in the engaged position on making the wheel very difficult to turn.

Tom

 

[FusoFG]

For reference, this is the tool, as described in the manual.

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Thanks, I do have that manual and it will help getting the spacing correct. Thank goodness I bought the complete 3 volume factory workshop manual at the time I purchased the new FG 28 years ago! I think they were $350 at the time.

 

[SkiFreak]

The brake shoes seems to be stuck in the engaged position

Have you tried backing off the the two brake shoe adjusters?

 

[pugslyyy]

I used a hub nut socket that I welded two allen wrench sections onto. See https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/fuso-special-tools.162794/

 

[SkiFreak]

Hmmmmmmm.... forgot about that thread. ?

 

[canter tourer]

As SkiFreak said, make sure the shoes are backed off and it'll come off, just be aware the drums are heavy buggers, try your best to keep it all level as it comes off so the bearings don't fall out if your unlucky and you don't damage the seals, although it's worth replacing them at the time given the effort required to do it all.

The bolts were whatever was lying around, whatever fits the holes in the nut is all you need, bolts or a bit of bar would work fine.
Dave

 

[blackduck]

the one i just made for my mechanic. adjustable does front and rear lock nuts supposedly