Hub removal tool

[BK]

On my 99 , bought some cheap sockets and extensions, impact ChromMo, and cut the extension to size to fit between the C and the bolt. Used the power steering to press on the partially threaded out hub bolt to press out the hub bearing that was seized on. It took some slapping of the steering wheel, but they came out finally.
I did not reuse those bolts, bought new. (took the pix afterward re-assembled, hence the anti-seize )

 

[SAndreasen]

After I demolished a couple of extensions on a frozen 2nd Gen hub it was real easy to pop for the Snap On version…plus it’s just the right length for doing this project unassisted….

Also a lot less money back when I bought mine…

I would rather have a decent tool made for the job than screw around ruining sockets and extensions which aren’t free either . Only thing I worry about with the puller is ruining the unit bearing by pulling it apart . I tried the socket and extension technique and it didn’t work

 

[BK]

I would rather have a decent tool made for the job than screw around ruining sockets and extensions which aren’t free either . Only thing I worry about with the puller is ruining the unit bearing by pulling it apart . I tried the socket and extension technique and it didn’t work

Mine was rusted on from camping on the ocean beach for 10ys. Nothing was getting out the bearing. Till I thought of doing what I did in the pics I posted above and using the power steering (I was out there by myself - one man job). (I also did not have a decent air impact chisel that was worth anything.)Killing 10bux of cheap sockets and extensions was the extent of it, I think I went through 2 socket and two extensions. I agree, not charmed by a puller. And for a rare job, sometimes throw away tools to help do the job from the right end are ok.

 

[fest3er]

(Remembering 10 or so years ago...) I bought a long-ish bolt that would fit, removed two bolts (diagonal maybe) from the hub and loosened the other two, screwed the long bolt in completely, put a fitted regular socket on the bolt and put a deep impact socket loosely over that. The result was the bolt/sockets were almost straight against the 'boss'. Whumped each side twice and the hub popped loose. (Whump: turn the steering wheel against the bolt/sockets, back off ⅛ turn, then turn sharply and fairly solidly against the bolt/sockets.) And nothing bent, borken or damaged.

I bottomed out the temp bolt because it has standard threads (like ^). The hub bolts have a different style (like ^ rotated 15°). Still ain't curious enough to find out *why* threads like that are used.

 

[Joe Mc]

If no helper when you get steering wheel turned so socket & extension are where needed and bumping steering wheel does do the trick, get a bungee cord at steering wheel to hold pressure and beat on knuckle alternating sides. Totally love anti-seize, even if you "think" I'll never need to do this job again...

 

[SAndreasen]

If no helper when you get steering wheel turned so socket & extension are where needed and bumping steering wheel does do the trick, get a bungee cord at steering wheel to hold pressure and beat on knuckle alternating sides. Totally love anti-seize, even if you "think" I'll never need to do this job again...

definitely anti sieze