Front hub removal

[300zxtt]

I am currently updating the suspension setup on my car. Plus, fitting bigger brakes. Rather than bodging the brake deflectors i want to remove them properly. So i thought undo the large nut located behind the hub, then pull the hub out

Can i then removed the brake water shield by hammering off or are they welded in place?

Regards

Kev

 

[Mr.F]

All the workshop manual pictures regarding hub disassembly and bearing replacement show it being done with the backing plate in place! Looks as if it is a press fit to me, but I've never had occasion to try removing one...

Someone else with direct experience...?

 

[RobZ32]

You can very easily cut them off with a small sharp cold chisel but they will be scrap after.