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> How to remove the wheel bearing?, on half way but stuck
post Nov 18, 2012 - 6:18 PM
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hi, I'm on the half way to replace wheel bearing.
I can't remove the steering knuckle. Any hint?

Removed brake caliber.


How to remove this?


And these?
post Nov 18, 2012 - 6:39 PM
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With 17mm socket and ratchet? I'm not sure what you're asking.


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post Nov 18, 2012 - 8:44 PM
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QUOTE (dangqiwu @ Nov 18, 2012 - 6:18 PM) *
How to remove this?



here are your options

a) ball joint separator tool (fastest, easiest way i know of but costs ~$25)


b) 2 or 3-jaw puller (3 jaw is easier to work with, costs ~$10)


c) ball joint separator fork (costs ~$10 but will likely damage rubber boot in the process)


and just fyi, there's already a how-to on this: How To Replace Wheel Bearing (Front)

regarding the need for a press, either you buy one, or just go to a mechanic shop to do it for you. don't use a hammer.

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post Nov 18, 2012 - 8:56 PM
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QUOTE (Bitter @ Nov 18, 2012 - 7:39 PM) *
With 17mm socket and ratchet? I'm not sure what you're asking.


Yeah they're 17mm. But I can't remove them. Used PB blaster but not better.
post Nov 18, 2012 - 9:58 PM
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QUOTE (azian_advanced @ Nov 18, 2012 - 8:44 PM) *
here are your options

a) ball joint separator tool (fastest, easiest way i know of but costs ~$25)

b) 2 or 3-jaw puller (3 jaw is easier to work with, costs ~$10)

c) ball joint separator fork (costs ~$10 but will likely damage rubber boot in the process)

and just fyi, there's already a how-to on this: How To Replace Wheel Bearing (Front)

regarding the need for a press, either you buy one, or just go to a mechanic shop to do it for you. don't use a hammer.


I missed it. Thanks.
post Nov 19, 2012 - 7:57 AM
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QUOTE (dangqiwu @ Nov 18, 2012 - 9:56 PM) *
QUOTE (Bitter @ Nov 18, 2012 - 7:39 PM) *
With 17mm socket and ratchet? I'm not sure what you're asking.


Yeah they're 17mm. But I can't remove them. Used PB blaster but not better.



How big of a ratchet are you using? Get a 1/2 inch ratchet with a breaker bar.


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post Nov 19, 2012 - 8:10 AM
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Loosen the bolt if you can, then get a breaker bar between the joint and mount. Apply mallet.


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post Nov 19, 2012 - 9:28 AM
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Or..just don't remove it there.

Simply mark where the bolt is on the rod with some whiteout, then spin the guy off the rod. Screw taking that point off, its a pain. I always just break the hub loose with the 3 bolts on the bottom, axle removal of course. Then spin it off.

Also, please get some zipties, or metal line to hang that caliper up to the spring. I see it sitting on the box, but you may hit the box, and have the bugger drop busting the break line.

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post Nov 19, 2012 - 4:21 PM
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QUOTE (czwalga @ Nov 19, 2012 - 7:57 AM) *
How big of a ratchet are you using? Get a 1/2 inch ratchet with a breaker bar.


I don't have a breaker bar but I'll try my 1/2" lug wrench.


QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Nov 19, 2012 - 8:10 AM) *
Loosen the bolt if you can, then get a breaker bar between the joint and mount. Apply mallet.


Yeah I have a mallet. I'll try a longer bar or wrench.

QUOTE (rave2n @ Nov 19, 2012 - 9:28 AM) *
Or..just don't remove it there.

Simply mark where the bolt is on the rod with some whiteout, then spin the guy off the rod. Screw taking that point off, its a pain. I always just break the hub loose with the 3 bolts on the bottom, axle removal of course. Then spin it off.

Also, please get some zipties, or metal line to hang that caliper up to the spring. I see it sitting on the box, but you may hit the box, and have the bugger drop busting the break line.


Thanks for teaching me about these.

This post has been edited by dangqiwu: Nov 19, 2012 - 4:18 PM
post Nov 19, 2012 - 6:29 PM
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All you need is a pipe that slides over the ratchet for a breaker bar.


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