Well, now that I am trying to take apart rear hub, I have a question.
What do you do if hub, bearings and axle are all rusted together so well that not-so-gentle blows with rubber hammer take absolutely no effect?
I am soaking it in PB Blaster now, hoping that it will loosen it some. If worst comes to worst, I will clean and relube it 'in situ', but I would prefer more complete overhaul...