Need input on front rotor removal
SpartyJeep94
Jeeper
Hello Everyone! I am a new member to the forum and this is my first post. I have a 1980 CJ5 and I need to replace the front brake rotors. I have read many forum posts as well as the Haynes manual about doing this. Everything I have read says that once the locking hub and the locking mechanism are removed there should be a couple of spindle nuts and washers that need to be removed to remove the hub. I have gotten the locking hub and mechanism off however I do not see a spindle nut behind that. I see a smooth, round piece that does not have any flats on it for a spindle nut socket (which I purchased prior to starting the job). I have attached a picture so that you all can see what I am looking at. It also looks like the previous owner worked on it with a chisel at some point. Any input on how to remove that piece so that I can get the hub off would be appreciated!