Calgary Jeep Association
4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: keener on March 09, 2009, 12:56:53 PM
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So what's your favourite way of removing a unit bearing that is seized on to the hub ?
I did the driver's side on my 98 XJ this weekend, and it came off after a few sideways taps of a 2 lb mini sledge which got it rotating, then I just drove a flat blade screw driver between it and the hub. I put a little anti-sieze on the new one so the next time it goes it will hopefully be a little easier to remove.
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Changing it out Ken?
Just beat it with a hammer. It should go.
If it really wont budge, thread the rearmost bolt partially in, leave a deep socket on it, then crank the wheel till the socket bottoms on the axle tube. It will pop right out.
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if you're changing it you can go to town with a hammer on the hub flange, its not like you're going to put it back in, I changed one on my 95Z that was probably original, and this worked well
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I like the BFH on the back 12pt bolts with a socket...its a nice even way to tap(bash) it out...
Couple opinions here..
http://forum.calgaryjeep.com/index.php?topic=10844.0
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Yep, got it done. It helps that I had a really good instructor the first time around to show my how to do this. ;)
I even got a free new one from the Auto Value on 16th Ave NW. They were good about it.
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Lots of anti-seize on the backside will help make removal next time much easier!
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My yj hubs were brutally seized in, leaving a socket on the loosened bolts with an extension braced against suspension works the best. Use power steering to do the grunt work and no damage to tools or hub. Good idea to change 12 point bolts if they look rough cause down the road it blows if they round off. Lots of never seize to make it easier next time