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Old Feb 5, 2018 | 10:24 AM
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Default Front Hub removal

Trying to remove front hub on 2003 Springer. Not having any luck. Is there a trick to removing it so I can get from wheel off?
 
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Old Feb 5, 2018 | 01:33 PM
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Here the procedure from the manual for a springer heritage - if you got the FX version, is should be similar.

Is from a later year, but should be same for you year.

If you have a problem removing the fender hub caps (labeled 1 and 25 on the drawing), they just unscrew. You can use a piece of rubber inner tyre to get a better grip. If they have not been removed for a while they can get stuck.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2018 | 09:54 AM
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Use a rubber strap wrench like this. Should be able to find them at Lowes, HomeDepot, Sears, and probably auto parts stores if you don't have a Harbor Freight close by.

https://www.harborfreight.com/2-pc-r...set-69373.html

They may be difficult to remove. When you put them back on, clean up any corrosion and dirt and put anti-seize on the threads.
 
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