Originally Posted by
Oneheadlite
Just to clarify - you`ve gotten the CV out of the hub and are trying to pull the hub from the bearing, yes?
Not familiar with the cars you`re working on, but I`ve done a great many wheel bearings.
If the axle is out of the way:
My preferred method is to use a bridge setup that presses against the bearing housing to pull the hub out of the bearing. Sometimes bearing housing shape doesn`t allow (don`t have sufficient area to press against - side note: Never press on brake caliper mounting ears! Seen a lot of guys do a lot of damage trying to do press work...) ; in those cases we just do the good old fashioned slide hammer approach. Most slide hammer kits you buy have really light duty slides (3lbs) - if you can, find something heavy to add (old brake rotor/etc) to increase your impact to help pop it out.
Google: Hub Grappler - in that image you`ll see the bridge setup I`m referring to. That`s the kit we use at our shop. In the DIY realm, I`d call around and see what your local parts stores rent out and look at "renting" a wheel bearing tool. Usually you "purchase" the tool, then they give you your money back when you return it.
If the axle is refusing to come out of the hub, let me know and I can try to explain what I`ve done for that. Short version: Snap on has a forcing screw you use in the slide hammer adapter you bolt to the hub. Apply force with that, then shock the axle with strikes on the end of the forcing screw with a brass hammer. Also, penetrating oil and time are your friends...
Let me know what step you`re at and I`d love to help.
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