You don't need to remove the big nut to install brake shoes.
Remove the two small bolts through the hub.
Back off the self adjusters.
Beat on the drum with a rubber hammer and it will usually come off.
Don't pry against the backing plate you can damage it and throw the
centering of the shoes off.

Stan Wilder
Engine Ceramics
214-352-4931
www.engineceramics.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Krautkremer" <kd5ceu@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2005 10:23 PM
Subject: Substitute tool question

> Howdy to all again.
>
> I need a 46mm socket to pull the rear hub to replace
> the brake shoes. Do I need to pull the hub to get the
> drum off? Is there a "english" equivalent to the 46mm?
> according to my measurements 46mm is very close to 1
> 5/8". Can someone confirm this? I can't find one
> (46mm) locally and I need to get it done this weekend.
>
>
> Danno
> Delaware Water Gap, PA
>
> 89' Jetta
> 86' Vangon
> 79' Rocco
>
>
>
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