This is a brilliant technique for removing the hub assembly. I learned this
trick from a heavy truck tech at Six States distributors that only does
axles all day every day. It's invaluable for removing these! They get
STUCK! And this trick works great! I also use it on Astrovans too.
Great tip. Could you do a similar video on how to remove stubborn rear
brake drums from a 4th generation (2001-2007) Dodge Caravan? I spent 3
hours beating one with a hammer just to remove it, luckily for the customer
I didn't charge for the extra time.
not to be snied, well ok I'll be snied .. who designed this crap ... I
appreciate the video explaining all this, but really could have been
designed better and easier to work on ... thanks for posing this, I was
getting the big hammer ready . ;))
Also for all those finger fretters- you can leave the socket on the bolt
and the extension in the socket to hold it in place without your hand being
in there. It also enables you to do it with just yourself.
Thanks for this video, i wish i would of watched it this morning before i
started. Whats the best way to tell if i screwed up the hub bearing? I hope
i didnt, im sure they are expensive. Thanks again
Lisle makes a couple of air hammer bits that fit over the head of the bolt
and hammer on the flange to loosen dodge hubs. With a decent air hammer
I've never had a problem, and then its a one man job.
Thats a great tip.It definitely makes it easier.I like the fact that you
don't have to beat the rotor and put allot of unnecessary pressure on the
bearing so you can reuse it.
Oh, and btw, why are you removing the bearing to replace the rotor? You can
remove the rotor separately ( and relatively easily) without ever touching
the bearing.
@IAmMoparNut I have this problem right now and the rotor won't come apart
from the bearing it gets stuck on there real good. I can't get mine
separated from it.
How hard do I have to turn the steering wheel? Nothing's budging on my
truck so far. I'm turning hard enough that I can hear the power steering
pump whine...