2g awd wheel bearing replacement

[tsiawd1028]

hey guys, im in the middle of replacing my front hub/wheel bearing assembly. Surprisingly enough, i had no trouble with the axel nut , and the axel slides freely.

I removed , the caliper, and the 4 bolts that hold the wheel hub to the knuckle.

but the hub itself is like rusted seized onto the knuckle, and i cant pull it off , ive been tring all night, continussly soaking, it with wd40 but still no luck.

any tips?

 

[Lordpaxin]

I think i just beat mine with a hammer on the back, and the front corners, fineally it started to move.

 

[FORMONTOYA]

Yea, when they're rusted on it might take a combination of a BF hammer, heat, and a puller.

Sometimes it's easier if you just remove the axle assembly from the tranny along with the knuckle so you can get at it easier.


Mine slipped off the axle like it was new, however, the nut was a PITA for me.

 

[IslandTSI]

wd-40 isn't that great of a penetrator either. Get some pb blaster and soak it like crazy. Let it sit then go to town on it with a hammer and a puller.

 

[DiamondStarAwd]

Ok just beat the back of it just a tad so it slightly pops out.

Then take a screw driver and place it between the knuckle and hub and pry it out, its slow but it works. Just replaced both of mine. One of mine just came out the other one I had to pry out.

When your done clean the knuckle and put some grease on it.

 

[Lordpaxin]

Ok just beat the back of it just a tad so it slightly pops out.

Then take a screw driver and place it between the knuckle and hub and pry it out, its slow but it works. Just replaced both of mine. One of mine just came out the other one I had to pry out.

When your done clean the knuckle and put some grease on it.

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