I finally managed to remove the drum from my Jeep! The spindle is keyed and I can see a key further down the shaft. Do I need to remove the key and spin the stud assembly off the shaft before I attempt to remove the shaft?
I am having trouble identifying the type of rear axle and hub assembly I have. The Hayes manual I have says to remove the hub & spindle with a puller. It is pressing into the center of the spindle when I tighten the puller and shearing the metal so I have stopped.
If I do need to remove the key, I am not sure how to get it out...it is fully recessed into the spindle and stud assembly.