Rotor Removal

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Help!! What is the trick to remove rotors on my '95 Dodge 3/4 ton 4x4 Dana 60 axle?

After struggling to get the axle nuts off the half shafts (threads are ok), and removing the 4 bolts from behind, I was told to install 2 bolts back partway in hub and use an air hammer to loosen hub. No luck, it just destroyed the bolts. Does anyone know the trick??? Nobody in my town will touch this type of truck for a front brake job because of past experiences. Two Chrysler dealers just tell me good luck! Most of their customers leave with a hefty repair bill for new half shafts, joints and bearings, etc. I would appreciate all replies.

Thank you,
Dennis Koenig

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Dennis ,just squirt some penitrating oil on the lugnut bolts,both sides,place the rotor on a couple of 2x4s,and pound the lug bolts out with a copper or lead mallet. I had some that were really stuborn so I placed a piece of aluminum plate on top of the bolts and wailed with a 18 lb sledge hammer,all the bolts came out one hit each and all were reusuable. When you go to replace the bolts in your rotor don't try to torque them in with your wheel in place,you'll screw up the wheel especally if it's aluminum. Instead use a couple of washers and an impact wrench to suck the bolts up snug. Now if what your having a problem with is removing the unit bearing/rotor from the splined axle shaft,again use p-oil and a soft hammer,it should break loose,be careful not to pull the axle shaft out of the differenial,you can mess up the seal-something you really don't want to replace. Good luck

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[This message has been edited by illflem (edited 09-01-2000). ]