Puch Maxi Alloy Wheels Hub Removal

Paul Archibald /

Apr 30, 2019 09:24AM

Hi, Can anyone tell me how to remove the hub from the front and rear alloy wheels of my Puch Maxi? I’m doing this so I can get the wheels powder coated. I’ve removed the six Allen bolts and tentatively given the centre hub a whack with a rubber coated hammer and block of wood. Is there anything else other than dirt and old age stopping the hub from separating from the wheel? I don’t have a manual for a Maxi and the manual for the Grand Prix model doesn’t say how to remove the hub. Also, how do I replace the wheel bearings of the back wheel? The front ones are ball bearings but the back ones are sealed.

Thanks in advance for any help you can give.

Re: Puch Maxi Alloy Wheels Hub Removal

cheetahchrome . /

cheetahchrome

Apr 30, 2019 11:16AM

From the picture you need to smack the other side. Also cut your backing support blocks so that they only support the spokes right where they join the center hub casting.

Then get a little rougher with your swings. Maybe switch to a steel sledge and block

Re: Puch Maxi Alloy Wheels Hub Removal

Paul Archibald /

oldjock OP

Apr 30, 2019 11:29AM

Hi Cheetahchrome, you’re right, I used a heavier hammer and both hubs came out.

Thanks for your advice.

Paul

Re: Puch Maxi Alloy Wheels Hub Removal

Ryan Graeme /

bigrvg

Apr 30, 2019 03:31PM

Just slide a screwdriver through the centre hole of one bearing at an angle, so that it touches the inside face of the other bearing, then whack! Turn over and whack the remaining one out.

Re: Puch Maxi Alloy Wheels Hub Removal

Paul Archibald /

oldjock OP

Apr 30, 2019 05:57PM

Thanks for your reply Ryan, my problem was in removing the hub from the wheel as I want to get the wheels powder coated. However, I’ve managed to separate the hub from the wheel now by using a heavier hammer and a bit more force! Thanks for your advice about removing the bearings though, no doubt I’ll be putting it in to practice soon.

Paul

Re: Puch Maxi Alloy Wheels Hub Removal

paul james /

tactiletools

Aug 08, 2021 06:40AM

I was here looking for ways to remove bearing!, so thanks, I've just watched a video of a failed attempt with puller, it then occurred to me after reading this, that the inner spacer moves around, allowing a lip to punch old ones out, hopefully!! , just had mine powder coated, they are indistinguishable from new!!

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