[ProfessorM]

You need a decent size torch Steve. Nice and orange. Worse case you go buy a new hub and all and new tire if you are going to replace the tire anyway. It isn't too expensive as it is a small trailer and tire anyway.Throw the whole thing in the trash. bearing grease works fine on the nuts too. I hope you are repacking, greasing your bearings every year, don't be lazy you will regret it, plus you can see what parts are failing. Now is the time of the year you see the poor guys on the side of the road who didn't take care of their bearings. If you don't know how stop by the shop and I will show, 2 new rear grease seals is all you need and bring the other project with you too. I am struggling with my tin too this year. Just busted off 3 of the 6 bolts that hold the lower unit on as I replaced the water pump. Corroded. Got them out and helicoiled them yesterday. put back together today barring any more fiasco's.