How do you get the wheel hub out? Options

[silverteener]

I want to check and probably replace my rear wheel bearings but I need to remove the wheel hub. The haynes books shows it being driven out with a hammer and piece of metal pipe but I can't tell what diameter pipe to use. Anyone have any tips on getting the hubs out.

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[Eric_Shea]

All of ours are done off the car however, nothing stopping you from pulling the lower shock bolt and dropping the arm down for easier accessability while on the car.

The problem you'll have is leverage, we use a lower shelf height on the press to prop up the shock end and everything is very "solid". With the arm hanging it will be kinda flexi...

We use an old 911 rear torsion bar (the big end) and a 10lb. Sledge. Bang, bang, out. Some "tools" just work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Sometimes they come out with the inner 1/2 of the split race bearings. If this happens take a MAPP torch and heat the race and pry/tap it back and forth to get it off. If it is really stubborn I take a Dremel with a carbide wheel, notch it until you're close to the hub shaft (be careful here) and then use a cold chisel to finish it off. A couple whacks with the cold chisel and the race should break. Then it should be easy to get off.

[Jeff Hail]

[quote name='Eric_Shea' date='Feb 2 2010, 10:22 AM' post='1268676']


"We" use an old 911 rear torsion bar (the big end) and a 10lb. Sledge. Bang, bang, out. Some "tools" just work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

We Eric?... when did you become a frenchman? Do you have a mouse in your pocket?

Eric is correct on this procedure. I just havent ribbed him in a long while. A little blarney for the Shea!