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kj
Dodge Dakota
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11/23/2006
23:22:36
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 Subject: Problem removing bearing hub on 2002 4x4
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I am having major problems removing the hub assembly. The spindle spline is free from using a gear puller and can be moved in or out. The hub seems to be seized on the back side. I have used tons of liquid wrench type products and pounded the hell out of it without success. I was told by someone how easy it was to do.....not for me. Does anybody have any ideas before I get stuck taken back to the dealer for a doiken?
thanks for any help
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OBIO3
Dodge Dakota
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11/23/2006
23:39:28
|  RE: Problem removing bearing hub on 2002 4x4
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Did you look to see if there are flat spring nuts on the studs. Easy to overlook if your not a pro.
So many problems .... So little time
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kj
Dodge Dakota
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11/23/2006
23:56:37
| RE: Problem removing bearing hub on 2002 4x4
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I do not see anything as you describe. Are you talking about the back drum assembly that could have a flat like star washer on one stud holding the drum on? Maybe I was not clear on my original request. I am trying to remove the front wheel bearing hub assembly. All three hold bolts have been removed and the CV spline spindle is free to move in and out. The only thing left holding it is the rust or dried grease...??? It will not come out and it is hard to pound out from the back side?
thanks for any input
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kj
Dodge Dakota
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11/24/2006
20:59:23
| RE: Problem removing bearing hub on 2002 4x4
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Problem solved. This is how I did it. After removing the three hub holding bolts, screw them back in about 4-5 turns. Lots of PB Blaster around hub flange and backside where you see the bearing held. The key was the following: Keep tension on the hub with gear puller...make sure spline shaft moves in when you tighten gear puller (this verifies the hub is the only one seized). Then evenly tap on the three bolts with 1-2 1b hammer. Keep adjusting the gear puller if needed and back off the bolts to give you more travel once the hub starts to move off. Little bit more and Walla, the piece of turd comes out. Cleaned up the opening and installed the new hub and was done in about an hour. The key is to use the bolts to transfer the removal force. An ace mechanic today told me this, although he says to use a pneumatic hammer chisel (I don't have one). I hope this helps someone like me that is not a pro , and is tired of being over charged by dealer service.
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