This was a great trick to remove a rusted wheel bearing hub. I have a 2005 GMC 4WD Sierra. I beat on that thing for 4 hours with no results, tried heat and a air hammer and nothing happened. Used this power steering as a hydraulic press trick and removed the hub in a matter of minutes. Only tricky part is getting the socket and extension wedged in just right so it doesn't pop out. You are a genius! Thanks for posting this online.
Thank you! You'll be pleased to know that since this video I've been getting paid by RUclips and have used that money to buy better cameras with image stabilization, tripods and editing software! Life is awesome!
Well buddy, I had to leave a comment to thank you for this video! Last night I was heading home to replace my hub (2007 Silverado z71). Turns out- it was in MUCH worse shape than I thought. It started coming apart, and I had to pull over and replace it on the spot (or call a tow truck- or find someone with a truck to go home and get my trailer). Anyways, I popped the wheel off, pulled the caliper off, popped the hub bolts off- and yup. It was stuck. I tried the "putting the bolts half way back in and hammering it" trick, and the "put the wheel back onto the hub and kick the outer edges of the wheel" trick. No dice. Heated it up- didn't budge. WD-40, a lot of hammering, prying, kicking, and still nothing. My girlfriend- who was nice enough to come meet me for moral support (and that 19mm socket I just so happened to leave out of the set), decided to search for a trick to remove this. Of course, I was too stubborn to look myself because I'm a know-it-all (or at least thats what I like to believe). Yours was the first video to pop up. 3 minutes later I was holding the hub in my hand. So thank you. Saved me any more future back problems and possibly a tow bill. You're the man!
Eight years later...my ex husband has been hanging away on my truck for hours and then he pulls out a blow torch. Which disturbs me. I get on RUclips and 2 minutes later I find your video. Took 10 minutes to get it off. Love the voice by the way. I'm using it on him now
Cool so because u didnt specify this is front hub bearing applicable only, I ended up sawzalling my front knuckle off, sawzalling my rear knuckle off, welding the rear knuckle to the front end to use this method of getting it out. My problem now is my blades are too dull to cut through hardened weld.
Bad acting aside, this tip IS priceless and I wish I had known it before doing my bearing a few years ago. To others: that rust/corrosion ring will resist big hammers, big torches, pullers, and strong language. DO NOT USE a regular jaw puller as all it will do is drive the axle into differential.
Post*...I had been at it for a good half hour before thinking "someone's gotta have a way to cheat at this." You saved me a whole lot of time and frustration. Thank you so much...
Oh my god this is absolutely ingenious. This saved me BIG TIME on my girl's Grand Cherokee. Didn't even fire up the engine for the power steering boost ... just a bit of cranking on the wheel and the rusted wheel hub came off with a satisfying crunch. God bless you.
I just came inside from my garage to research this issue and what a lifesaver! I am headed right back out there to do this. Thank you from the bottom of my home-mechanic heart.
This tip saved the day for me! Was about to give up and call a tow truck and mechanic. I took a water break and found this video (after searching for Broken Wheel Hub Assembly). Dude, thank you greatly!!!!!
All I can say Brian is I am so happy I found this vid lastnight as I was attempting to change my hub on a 97 Ram 4x4 130232 miles and never been changed. Man was I excited to see that this worked the first time. Thanks for this tip dude it is a life saver...so to speak...once again THANKS
Thank you so much, this saved my bacon. I have a 2000 F150 with 250 000 km through salted roads 6 months of the year. Haynes manual said to tap it from side to side... wouldn't loosen even with a 10lbs sledge. This popped it loose enough to get a pry bar in between the bearing and knuckle. I had a hunch you'd have a tip for this situation when I saw your newer posting for wheel bearings, so I scrolled down through your list, watching the ones that grabbed my attention, and found this one!
YOU R THE MAN!! Saved the rest of our weekend My husband has been pounding on the assembly for hours over two day! In exasperation, I searched the internet and found your video. Amazing. We got it off!!! thanks ever so much!!! Didn't think it would happen..
You are a life saver. Thank you so much! I sprayed the crap out of it with PB Blaster and hammered away for an entire day. Watched your video and took them off in less than 5 minutes. Definitely sharing this tip!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! I spent *literally* 12 hours slamming away with an air hammer on a hub with almost 100,000 miles of midwestern rust on it, with zero progress. Once I tried your hack it came off in 10 minutes! Proof that this video is a lifesaver: I was able to do the other side an hour. If you are ever in Chicago, I owe you a steak dinner!
@@briansmobile1 Worked like a champ. I only had one bolt that had a solid backstop, but that was enough to crack the thing loose. I don't think it would have come of with my chisel if I beat it for another hour. Excellent trick. 👍
Ha ha! He's a lot like how I used to be. At the time I didn't understand or value the raw power of tact and diplomacy. I feel he's inappropriate as far as delivery goes, but his feedback couldn't be more honest and sincere as per his perspective. It's hard to buy feedback like that. In reality I've had a tremendous number of comments that say I'm funny, vocally dynamic, and easy to follow and understand. I've narrated and done public speaking most my life and received nothing but compliments.
If you're replacing front wheel hub. I just used a steel bar and wedged it to where it was against the hub and a sturdy spot on the truck, turned the steering wheel while someone hammered and it came off like a breeze. and that shit was sealed on there good! this video helped me think of that solution so hope this helps someone else!
My 2000 Silverado hub was rusted on there solid. I PB Blasted and hammered on it for a while then found this video. This worked like a champ. I was a little nervous because I had to turn it pretty hard for it to start sliding out. No bad effects at all. Thank you for making this!
You, and JamieJones TheCarMan (who used the same idea), just saved my repair. I had the whole steering knuckle off and was going to remount it and try this. Then I thought "the trick is reattaching the _bolts_." So I reattach them, hold the whole assembly in the air, and pound on the bolt heads with a hammer. Hub assembly popped off and almost hit my foot! :D Thanks!
Thank You! I did the hammer and pb blaster for an hour, even used the slide hammer. Nothing. Found you video. It did not seem to work at first, tried both bottom bolts. Then bang! it finally broke free. It took a few more times back and fourth until it worked. Great tip!
Thanks to you as wel! just as you stated, a gap appeared and it's finally off, cheers. wow, 2 years ago, late for the show but the info is still priceless!
I tried to remove the hub on my dodge 4x4 for the past 5 hours, two trips to town to rent tools, I broke a slide hammer. Then I looked on good ol utube... This worked so easy... Thanks for the tip...
Keep doing what you are doing Brian. Part of getting through life and being professional is having a sense of humor. You are helping so many people by creating these videos. If they don't work on their own cars, they at least have an understanding when they go to a shop. It is obvious that you aren't so full of yourself that you can't have a great time, even when you are a-working. Thanks always for your videos..
Brian, you're the man! 2007 Equinox, beat the hell out of the old wheel hub assembly, watched your video and had it out 5 mins! Thanks man, love the accent!
@zxtenn It has to do with how weak inner tie rods on R and P's are and also on how strong the mounts are. If you do it with a rack and pinion it will destroy your inner tie rod by bending it. And if that doesn't bend your rack will snap at the mount.
Thanks, Brian! Your tips and advices are priceless. I have learnt a lot and in many occasions your good advices have saved me a lot of money. You're a real expert. Thanks again!!
THANK YOU! I was having a hell of a time with a hub assembly tonight. Found myself in the same situation. Your video saved a lot of wasted time, energy, and swearing. Now I can use my swearing in more appropriate places, like towards other drivers!
Does anyone use real anti seize in any automotive company? Wtf so many rusted on components on my dodge ram. I anti seize the hell out of everything I remove at work or home.
Your method works !! My 2005 Silverado had bad rust the hub area. Nothing was working, until I found your video and now they are off. Your a badass !! Thanks for the video. Have a great day !
Everything I read online was making me believe that I was going to have to put everything back together and take it to a shop with a press. After watching this video, I executed the removal flawlessly... but had to be real careful where I braced the socket extension. Thank you!
Thanks for the awesome tip...I still can't believe how well that worked...and it was fast! I've been beating, heating, slide hammering and nothing worked...great tip!
I used this trick today and it worked. There was not enough force with engine off, so I had to turn the engne on to activate the power steering pump, and only used the bottom bolt , the hub has 4 bolts but the 3 are far from any hard or sturdy metal parts. I got scared doing it as I might break something other than what I wanted. :) THANK YOU!
Best tip ever. Without your advice I would have scrapped my 1995Volvo 850 even though I had bought a replacement wheel bearing. I have never worked on any car before but thought I would have a go at it because I had no money for garage repairs (it would have cost more than the car is worth). When I couldn't get the assembly out I thought, well that's the end of that then, scrap yard for you; then I came across your video and decided to give it one more try and WOW! It popped right out the very first time. Brilliant. HUGE thanks. Happy Christmas and have a grrrreat 2014.
junk yard, take the whole damn knuckle with you and install it as is... Had to do that with a Geo Metro once, the bearing wouldn't come out even with a slide hammer, so i just replaced the whole knuckle...
Just last night I changed a severely rusted in place wheel hub assembly in an 02 Grand Caravan. Little hammer, no go, sledge, no go, deformed the outer hub pretty severely, and loosened the bearing inner race up until it was floppy, but the outer was stuck fast. Torch, no go. I worked on it with an air chisel untill my chisel tip was flattened out, probably went through 200 gallons of air, no movement whatsoever. I ended up using the air chisel to knock out the inner race completely and all the seals, ball bearings, and all that and I reduced it to nothing but the outer race, then I spent about three hours on the die grinder cutting out a notch in the race, just until it was through and a narrow separation in the steel could be seen in the steel, all the way across the race and down the flange. Even with a notch it took another ten minutes with the air chisel to collapse the race and drive it out from the back. After I brushed out all of the aluminum oxide from the cavity, there wasn't even a perceptible grinder mark on the inner face of the steering knuckle. With care, you can cut though the steel and not damage the aluminum. It's a slow process though. In what I've seen in my research for this, in some cases, even a 20 ton hydraulic press won't touch this kind of seized up bearing race. Don't make my mistake and buy a used car from a northern climate.
No. It will damage your inner tie rod ends. You don't have to pull your hub. Just knock out the affected wheel stud. I have a vid on that. You can replace just the wheel stud.
"Life is hard. It's harder if you're stupid" - John Wayne There's power in humility. Knowledge is power and if you are too prideful to be taught, that power just isn't going to become you.
Been working on one spindle housing for two days, I tried the recommended slide hammer method, but only managed to pull the spindle right out of the rear housing , leaving the rear housing still stuck to the steering knuckle lol. Like you said ,made the job more funner than it was already was lol Tried the method you said and it worked like a charm.
Genius! Wish had seen your idea before the three days of hammering, PB Blaster soaking, hammering, soaking, hammering soaking hammering. Turns out my noise isn’t the bearing any way. Moving into diff now.
@CTcarguy1 I just phoned my go-to-guy Kevin at Six States and he said the same thing. "Cut the ball joints half way between top and bottom and then you can put it in the press.- sometimes even an act of God won't get'em out." He also mentioned that some Anti-sieze compound should be in there from the factory. So go ahead and do that once you get the new hub in there. Wish I could be there to help you. GOOD LUCK! We're cheering for you! That's a rare one. I've never seen one and Kevin once.
Brian: Thank you for your Priceless Tip for removing my hub/rotor assembly on a 1996 K2500 Silverado, worked like a charm. Can't thank you enough for sharing this great practical problem solving tip. Rock on!
I tried that and got to the channel, but only vids of Search and Restore. I got "No Results Found" when I searched videos on the channel on "Unit Bearing" and "Bearing". Are you talking about old school hubs for economy, strength, and lower cost future maintenance?
Yer a "reglar" Red Green genius! Thanks. You saved me more grumblimg and awinging a hammer getting a hub to let go on a vehicle with only 45k miles so I could replace the upper and lower ball joints
Could have used that 3 months ago. Had it all torn apart except I could get it out because of the rust. Had to put it back together and pay a shop $200 to repeat with a press! Great videos!
Brian, I've had wheel hub bearing assemblies so seized into the steering knuckle, a 40 ton press would not press it out... it began to distort the entire steering knuckle. I was left with no other option but to cut them out. I've never used this option that you clearly demonstrated(not because it won't work, but when I've invested a large sum of cash on tools, I just won't risk destroying an extension, unless its an 'el cheapo')
brian really enjoying your videos,its the only thing keeping me sane!was hoping 2 go out as a mobile mechanic last year but sufferd a bad car crash which crushed my legs.keep up the good work!!
@CTcarguy1 At this point I would torch the ball joints so you can remove the knuckle. This would facilitate putting it in a large press. I would also "phone a friend" at a local heavy equipment repair facility and seek advice maybe even before that.
@CTcarguy1 Use your power steering to press it out. It WILL WORK. I've done SO many of them that wouldn't come with a torch but would come out using the socket and extension and then turning the steering wheel with the engine rev'd up to 1500 rpm's.
Worked like a charm, thanks a bunch. I had a look at the o ring in the spindle and it had slight damage so I'm grabbing one. Seems like cheap insurance. $5 o ring, $250 hub.
Thanks Matt! What's funny is I speak higher than my natural voice so people aren't afraid of me and I'm not too loud.- he speaks lower than his. Growing up I was always getting shooshed for being too loud in just my normal talking voice so I just tried speaking higher- it worked.
THANK YOU...THANK YOU...THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We too hammered till our heart could not take it anymore...BUT watched your video and within five minutes...off she came!! Thanks for taking he time to post!!!
@davidhsing Nope. It's no worse for them than turning your wheel against the curb. You'll find that trucks, vans, and SUV's that get stuck really bad like this tend to be the ones that have beefy steering components to match. - great question by the way.
I used this technique on my 94 Jeep Cherokee after hours of banging and frustration. Loud crash that is super scary when the hub finally breaks free. It takes nerves of steel, which I didn’t have. But it worked. Thanks.
Just thought I'd chime in on this too. Your videos are great man, with your help I changed the T-belt, plugs, etc in my '03 Outback and it looks like I'll now be swapping an axle soon too (good thing you've got a vid for that!). You want to mix things up and have a little fun with your videos? More power to ya buddy - you offer an invaluable service for the crazy cheap price of a few seconds of my time to watch an ad - and that rocks. Keep on keepin' on brother and thank you for your help!
AMAZING idea Brian- I am doing my 96 ZJ and just bought some bolts at lowes to thread in and hammer on to get it out that way- I have NEW Mopar 13 MM 12 point knuckle bolts due to serious rust and was lucky to even get them out
Thanks, this really saved me. I soaked the hub in Really Good Sh*t (better then PB Blaster, wish I could find a supplier for it) and then tried beating on the bolts with a socket on them for over an hour and got nowhere. I was about to take the torch to it when I found your video.
I live in the winter saltwater rust belt. The power steering press routine didn't work on my 2001 Ram 3500. I had to separate the ball joints from the steering knuckle. Then I used a cutoff wheel to chop off about 1/2" of the top ball joint threads to remove the steering knuckle. I was finally able to remove the axle and u-joint from the axle housing.
Well, I didn't feel too smart after spending half a day on it. but just before I finally almost gave up and went to the auto parts store, I had a brainwave. I attached an adjustable receiver bar I had with the ball out, to a wheel bolt, and put the chevy's wheel jack against the knuckle and cranked. Not sure how to post a pic, but basically you have to create an extension of the hub so you can push it with the jack. Worked. Took about 10 minutes. Could have saved myself a lot of time....
This was a great trick to remove a rusted wheel bearing hub. I have a 2005 GMC 4WD Sierra. I beat on that thing for 4 hours with no results, tried heat and a air hammer and nothing happened. Used this power steering as a hydraulic press trick and removed the hub in a matter of minutes. Only tricky part is getting the socket and extension wedged in just right so it doesn't pop out. You are a genius! Thanks for posting this online.
Do you put the socket all the way inn the back and tighten it?
Thank you! You'll be pleased to know that since this video I've been getting paid by RUclips and have used that money to buy better cameras with image stabilization, tripods and editing software! Life is awesome!
Then redo it in a normal voice and go into detail please, thanks
That's awesome brother!
Well buddy, I had to leave a comment to thank you for this video!
Last night I was heading home to replace my hub (2007 Silverado z71). Turns out- it was in MUCH worse shape than I thought. It started coming apart, and I had to pull over and replace it on the spot (or call a tow truck- or find someone with a truck to go home and get my trailer).
Anyways, I popped the wheel off, pulled the caliper off, popped the hub bolts off- and yup. It was stuck. I tried the "putting the bolts half way back in and hammering it" trick, and the "put the wheel back onto the hub and kick the outer edges of the wheel" trick. No dice. Heated it up- didn't budge. WD-40, a lot of hammering, prying, kicking, and still nothing.
My girlfriend- who was nice enough to come meet me for moral support (and that 19mm socket I just so happened to leave out of the set), decided to search for a trick to remove this. Of course, I was too stubborn to look myself because I'm a know-it-all (or at least thats what I like to believe). Yours was the first video to pop up.
3 minutes later I was holding the hub in my hand.
So thank you. Saved me any more future back problems and possibly a tow bill. You're the man!
You're most welcome J L, glad I could help. It's nice to have a girlfriend to hang out with you through that sort of thing.
..and a beer
Eight years later...my ex husband has been hanging away on my truck for hours and then he pulls out a blow torch. Which disturbs me. I get on RUclips and 2 minutes later I find your video. Took 10 minutes to get it off. Love the voice by the way. I'm using it on him now
Cool so because u didnt specify this is front hub bearing applicable only, I ended up sawzalling my front knuckle off, sawzalling my rear knuckle off, welding the rear knuckle to the front end to use this method of getting it out. My problem now is my blades are too dull to cut through hardened weld.
Subscribed because I was in a bad mood dealing with bearing job. Gave me some laughs and this is a killer tip. Will pass along.
Thanks buddy!
Bad acting aside, this tip IS priceless and I wish I had known it before doing my bearing a few years ago. To others: that rust/corrosion ring will resist big hammers, big torches, pullers, and strong language. DO NOT USE a regular jaw puller as all it will do is drive the axle into differential.
Post*...I had been at it for a good half hour before thinking "someone's gotta have a way to cheat at this." You saved me a whole lot of time and frustration. Thank you so much...
Oh my god this is absolutely ingenious. This saved me BIG TIME on my girl's Grand Cherokee. Didn't even fire up the engine for the power steering boost ... just a bit of cranking on the wheel and the rusted wheel hub came off with a satisfying crunch. God bless you.
I just came inside from my garage to research this issue and what a lifesaver! I am headed right back out there to do this. Thank you from the bottom of my home-mechanic heart.
This tip saved the day for me! Was about to give up and call a tow truck and mechanic. I took a water break and found this video (after searching for Broken Wheel Hub Assembly). Dude, thank you greatly!!!!!
All I can say Brian is I am so happy I found this vid lastnight as I was attempting to change my hub on a 97 Ram 4x4 130232 miles and never been changed. Man was I excited to see that this worked the first time. Thanks for this tip dude it is a life saver...so to speak...once again THANKS
Thank you so much, this saved my bacon. I have a 2000 F150 with 250 000 km through salted roads 6 months of the year. Haynes manual said to tap it from side to side... wouldn't loosen even with a 10lbs sledge.
This popped it loose enough to get a pry bar in between the bearing and knuckle.
I had a hunch you'd have a tip for this situation when I saw your newer posting for wheel bearings, so I scrolled down through your list, watching the ones that grabbed my attention, and found this one!
Found your video while husband was cursing up a storm after hitting on hub for an hour. Thank you Brian! It works...Jeep Wrangler '06.
Holy rusted hub. I cannot believe how easy this was. I about gave up and then that sweet popping sound of it coming loose just made my day. Thanks!!
YOU R THE MAN!! Saved the rest of our weekend My husband has been pounding on the assembly for hours over two day! In exasperation, I searched the internet and found your video. Amazing. We got it off!!! thanks ever so much!!! Didn't think it would happen..
+Michael Mccune Thanks! I'm thrilled to hear it helped you out.
You are a life saver. Thank you so much! I sprayed the crap out of it with PB Blaster and hammered away for an entire day. Watched your video and took them off in less than 5 minutes. Definitely sharing this tip!
jellosmello You're welcome- hopefully I've earned your subscription.
For sure, man!
I wonder if this will help with a seized spindle?
I will NEVER forget the advice you gave on this video. i dont know if you realize how much help this tip has been.
Spent 3 hours heating, chiseling, and hammering......watched this and finished it 10 minutes later.
You sir are a true scholar.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! I spent *literally* 12 hours slamming away with an air hammer on a hub with almost 100,000 miles of midwestern rust on it, with zero progress. Once I tried your hack it came off in 10 minutes! Proof that this video is a lifesaver: I was able to do the other side an hour. If you are ever in Chicago, I owe you a steak dinner!
You are a bloody genius. I've been beating on this thing for 20 minutes.
Built in hydraulic press. Brilliant.
I know the feeling. I learned this from another mechanic by the name of Kevin who built axles all day every day.
Thanks!
@@briansmobile1 Worked like a champ. I only had one bolt that had a solid backstop, but that was enough to crack the thing loose.
I don't think it would have come of with my chisel if I beat it for another hour. Excellent trick. 👍
Ha ha! He's a lot like how I used to be. At the time I didn't understand or value the raw power of tact and diplomacy. I feel he's inappropriate as far as delivery goes, but his feedback couldn't be more honest and sincere as per his perspective. It's hard to buy feedback like that. In reality I've had a tremendous number of comments that say I'm funny, vocally dynamic, and easy to follow and understand. I've narrated and done public speaking most my life and received nothing but compliments.
This video is 11yrs old but it just helped me today after beating the crap out of it yesterday!! You are a hero Brian!! 👍👍👍
I owe you a beer! I was about to set the damned car on fire!
Dude, thanks a ton! I was exhausted and lost and gave you tube a last shot. You saved my life and 300 bucks. Worked like a champ!!! thank you!!!!!
If you're replacing front wheel hub. I just used a steel bar and wedged it to where it was against the hub and a sturdy spot on the truck, turned the steering wheel while someone hammered and it came off like a breeze. and that shit was sealed on there good! this video helped me think of that solution so hope this helps someone else!
My 2000 Silverado hub was rusted on there solid. I PB Blasted and hammered on it for a while then found this video. This worked like a champ. I was a little nervous because I had to turn it pretty hard for it to start sliding out. No bad effects at all.
Thank you for making this!
Brian, just a note of thanks for this video, I am sure this tip saved me a couple hours replacing my wheel hubs today!
You, and JamieJones TheCarMan (who used the same idea), just saved my repair. I had the whole steering knuckle off and was going to remount it and try this. Then I thought "the trick is reattaching the _bolts_." So I reattach them, hold the whole assembly in the air, and pound on the bolt heads with a hammer. Hub assembly popped off and almost hit my foot! :D Thanks!
This worked great. After fighting with a slide puller and a sledge not working, this did the trick!!!!
Thank You! I did the hammer and pb blaster for an hour, even used the slide hammer. Nothing. Found you video. It did not seem to work at first, tried both bottom bolts. Then bang! it finally broke free. It took a few more times back and fourth until it worked. Great tip!
Thanks- glad it worked out well for you!
Thanks to you as wel! just as you stated, a gap appeared and it's finally off, cheers. wow, 2 years ago, late for the show but the info is still priceless!
I tried to remove the hub on my dodge 4x4 for the past 5 hours, two trips to town to rent tools, I broke a slide hammer. Then I looked on good ol utube... This worked so easy... Thanks for the tip...
The best car tip I’ve ever received. I did it myself with zip ties holding the rod in place. 2001 Durango. Thanks!!!
Keep doing what you are doing Brian. Part of getting through life and being professional is having a sense of humor. You are helping so many people by creating these videos. If they don't work on their own cars, they at least have an understanding when they go to a shop. It is obvious that you aren't so full of yourself that you can't have a great time, even when you are a-working. Thanks always for your videos..
Yo, My mechanic was banging on mine on my 2001 Tahoe and showed him this video. It popped JUST like he shows in video. THANK YOU!!!
Brian, you're the man! 2007 Equinox, beat the hell out of the old wheel hub assembly, watched your video and had it out 5 mins! Thanks man, love the accent!
@zxtenn It has to do with how weak inner tie rods on R and P's are and also on how strong the mounts are. If you do it with a rack and pinion it will destroy your inner tie rod by bending it. And if that doesn't bend your rack will snap at the mount.
Thanks, Brian! Your tips and advices are priceless. I have learnt a lot and in many occasions your good advices have saved me a lot of money. You're a real expert.
Thanks again!!
THANK YOU! I was having a hell of a time with a hub assembly tonight. Found myself in the same situation. Your video saved a lot of wasted time, energy, and swearing. Now I can use my swearing in more appropriate places, like towards other drivers!
Does anyone use real anti seize in any automotive company? Wtf so many rusted on components on my dodge ram. I anti seize the hell out of everything I remove at work or home.
Your method works !! My 2005 Silverado had bad rust the hub area. Nothing was working, until I found your video and now they are off. Your a badass !! Thanks for the video. Have a great day !
You are a freaking genius, I did this on my 2002 Jeep Wrangler and it worked perfect
Everything I read online was making me believe that I was going to have to put everything back together and take it to a shop with a press. After watching this video, I executed the removal flawlessly... but had to be real careful where I braced the socket extension. Thank you!
Thanks that worked like a charm. You the man been beating on that thing for two days.
Thanks for the awesome tip...I still can't believe how well that worked...and it was fast! I've been beating, heating, slide hammering and nothing worked...great tip!
All my husband could say was HOLY CRAP, it worked. You saved a lot of swearing and frustration in our house! Thank you so much!
Thank you for this tip, the hub was rusted solid, nothing would budge it, this tip pushed it straight out,
Priceless indeed! After thinking I was done trying for the night, RUclips delivers.
Good information, worked on it for 2hours then watched the video and had it off in 20 minutes.
I didn't need this information, but I watched anyway because of the narration :D
If I was tom cruise, you would be Renee Zelweger. You are a brilliant SOB and you complete me.
@techgood You're welcome. Thanks for letting me know it helped.
I was pounding on my hub assembly for about an hour. I watched your video and popped it right off in no time. Excellent tip! Thank you!
I used this trick today and it worked. There was not enough force with engine off, so I had to turn the engne on to activate the power steering pump, and only used the bottom bolt , the hub has 4 bolts but the 3 are far from any hard or sturdy metal parts. I got scared doing it as I might break something other than what I wanted. :) THANK YOU!
Jesus, mother-of-God. This technique was the ticket. YES...Eight and a half years later, this video is till relevant. Many thanks!
Your a genious .....didn't crack until I used a hammer and chisel but without the steering pressure , no way . thanks man
thanks so much for the tip was even able to do it without an assistant because i didnt have the option lol but you are a life saver!
This worked great on my 2001 Blazer, thought I would never get the hub off. Thanks!
Best tip ever. Without your advice I would have scrapped my 1995Volvo 850 even though I had bought a replacement wheel bearing. I have never worked on any car before but thought I would have a go at it because I had no money for garage repairs (it would have cost more than the car is worth). When I couldn't get the assembly out I thought, well that's the end of that then, scrap yard for you; then I came across your video and decided to give it one more try and WOW! It popped right out the very first time. Brilliant. HUGE thanks. Happy Christmas and have a grrrreat 2014.
junk yard, take the whole damn knuckle with you and install it as is... Had to do that with a Geo Metro once, the bearing wouldn't come out even with a slide hammer, so i just replaced the whole knuckle...
this video wasn't what I was looking for but I watched the whole thing just because of the voice. LOL. Thank you, I was have a rough day.
@peetre You're welcome. Thanks for watching/posting!
Just last night I changed a severely rusted in place wheel hub assembly in an 02 Grand Caravan. Little hammer, no go, sledge, no go, deformed the outer hub pretty severely, and loosened the bearing inner race up until it was floppy, but the outer was stuck fast. Torch, no go. I worked on it with an air chisel untill my chisel tip was flattened out, probably went through 200 gallons of air, no movement whatsoever. I ended up using the air chisel to knock out the inner race completely and all the seals, ball bearings, and all that and I reduced it to nothing but the outer race, then I spent about three hours on the die grinder cutting out a notch in the race, just until it was through and a narrow separation in the steel could be seen in the steel, all the way across the race and down the flange. Even with a notch it took another ten minutes with the air chisel to collapse the race and drive it out from the back. After I brushed out all of the aluminum oxide from the cavity, there wasn't even a perceptible grinder mark on the inner face of the steering knuckle. With care, you can cut though the steel and not damage the aluminum. It's a slow process though. In what I've seen in my research for this, in some cases, even a 20 ton hydraulic press won't touch this kind of seized up bearing race. Don't make my mistake and buy a used car from a northern climate.
No. It will damage your inner tie rod ends. You don't have to pull your hub. Just knock out the affected wheel stud. I have a vid on that. You can replace just the wheel stud.
You're welcome Mark- and thanks for the kind words. I'm glad you had success!
"Life is hard. It's harder if you're stupid" - John Wayne There's power in humility. Knowledge is power and if you are too prideful to be taught, that power just isn't going to become you.
After 4 hours of fighting.....this actually worked!! Thank you!!!
Been working on one spindle housing for two days, I tried the recommended slide hammer method, but only managed to pull the spindle right out of the rear housing , leaving the rear housing still stuck to the steering knuckle lol. Like you said ,made the job more funner than it was already was lol Tried the method you said and it worked like a charm.
Genius! Wish had seen your idea before the three days of hammering, PB Blaster soaking, hammering, soaking, hammering soaking hammering. Turns out my noise isn’t the bearing any way. Moving into diff now.
@CTcarguy1 I just phoned my go-to-guy Kevin at Six States and he said the same thing. "Cut the ball joints half way between top and bottom and then you can put it in the press.- sometimes even an act of God won't get'em out." He also mentioned that some Anti-sieze compound should be in there from the factory. So go ahead and do that once you get the new hub in there. Wish I could be there to help you. GOOD LUCK! We're cheering for you! That's a rare one. I've never seen one and Kevin once.
Brian: Thank you for your Priceless Tip for removing my hub/rotor assembly on a 1996 K2500 Silverado, worked like a charm. Can't thank you enough for sharing this great practical problem solving tip. Rock on!
I tried that and got to the channel, but only vids of Search and Restore. I got "No Results Found" when I searched videos on the channel on "Unit Bearing" and "Bearing". Are you talking about old school hubs for economy, strength, and lower cost future maintenance?
Yer a "reglar" Red Green genius! Thanks. You saved me more grumblimg and awinging a hammer getting a hub to let go on a vehicle with only 45k miles so I could replace the upper and lower ball joints
Could have used that 3 months ago. Had it all torn apart except I could get it out because of the rust. Had to put it back together and pay a shop $200 to repeat with a press! Great videos!
Brian, I've had wheel hub bearing assemblies so seized into the steering knuckle, a 40 ton press would not press it out... it began to distort the entire steering knuckle. I was left with no other option but to cut them out. I've never used this option that you clearly demonstrated(not because it won't work, but when I've invested a large sum of cash on tools, I just won't risk destroying an extension, unless its an 'el cheapo')
Pretty funny, helped me laugh after trying for 2 days to remove the wheel hub.
brian really enjoying your videos,its the only thing keeping me sane!was hoping 2 go out as a mobile mechanic last year but sufferd a bad car crash which crushed my legs.keep up the good work!!
WHY DID I NOT THINK OF THIS!!!!!! I'm gonna do this when the sun's up and ita not raining tmrw. thank you sir for your wisdom
@CTcarguy1 At this point I would torch the ball joints so you can remove the knuckle. This would facilitate putting it in a large press. I would also "phone a friend" at a local heavy equipment repair facility and seek advice maybe even before that.
@CTcarguy1 Use your power steering to press it out. It WILL WORK. I've done SO many of them that wouldn't come with a torch but would come out using the socket and extension and then turning the steering wheel with the engine rev'd up to 1500 rpm's.
After giving up on the cave man method with a slide hammer. I found your tip. Thanks, the accent helped.
Awesome. I was completely lost with my hub after 2 hours with a hammer and a bad actitud. Now it's free. Thanks
Worked like a charm, thanks a bunch. I had a look at the o ring in the spindle and it had slight damage so I'm grabbing one. Seems like cheap insurance. $5 o ring, $250 hub.
Sounds good.
Thanks Matt! What's funny is I speak higher than my natural voice so people aren't afraid of me and I'm not too loud.- he speaks lower than his. Growing up I was always getting shooshed for being too loud in just my normal talking voice so I just tried speaking higher- it worked.
THANK YOU...THANK YOU...THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We too hammered till our heart could not take it anymore...BUT watched your video and within five minutes...off she came!! Thanks for taking he time to post!!!
@davidhsing Nope. It's no worse for them than turning your wheel against the curb. You'll find that trucks, vans, and SUV's that get stuck really bad like this tend to be the ones that have beefy steering components to match. - great question by the way.
Great job amigo some time i use an air shisel bewteen the hub and shilt plate an it work great. THANK YOU FOR THE TIP
I used this technique on my 94 Jeep Cherokee after hours of banging and frustration. Loud crash that is super scary when the hub finally breaks free. It takes nerves of steel, which I didn’t have. But it worked. Thanks.
Just thought I'd chime in on this too. Your videos are great man, with your help I changed the T-belt, plugs, etc in my '03 Outback and it looks like I'll now be swapping an axle soon too (good thing you've got a vid for that!). You want to mix things up and have a little fun with your videos? More power to ya buddy - you offer an invaluable service for the crazy cheap price of a few seconds of my time to watch an ad - and that rocks. Keep on keepin' on brother and thank you for your help!
Thank you for posting this video! It's people like that allow people like me to do stuff like this!
AMAZING idea Brian- I am doing my 96 ZJ and just bought some bolts at lowes to thread in and hammer on to get it out that way- I have NEW Mopar 13 MM 12 point knuckle bolts due to serious rust and was lucky to even get them out
You have the most awesome tips in your videos!! And your ability to maintain that voice throughout the video is impressive!!
I've struggled for a day on trying to remove the hub on my L200. Will try this tomorrow and will let you know how I get on
@aode06 Damn! What state are you in and what vehicle was it? I've only used it on vehicles with a steering gear box. I'll make a note! Thanks!
Thanks, this really saved me. I soaked the hub in Really Good Sh*t (better then PB Blaster, wish I could find a supplier for it) and then tried beating on the bolts with a socket on them for over an hour and got nowhere. I was about to take the torch to it when I found your video.
I live in the winter saltwater rust belt. The power steering press routine didn't work on my 2001 Ram 3500. I had to separate the ball joints from the steering knuckle. Then I used a cutoff wheel to chop off about 1/2" of the top ball joint threads to remove the steering knuckle. I was finally able to remove the axle and u-joint from the axle housing.
THIS GUY DESERVES A AWARD
I am stuck right there with the same job, brilliant solution!
I have even used a cutting torch to heat it, no movement. Thanks!
Well, I didn't feel too smart after spending half a day on it. but just before I finally almost gave up and went to the auto parts store, I had a brainwave. I attached an adjustable receiver bar I had with the ball out, to a wheel bolt, and put the chevy's wheel jack against the knuckle and cranked. Not sure how to post a pic, but basically you have to create an extension of the hub so you can push it with the jack. Worked. Took about 10 minutes. Could have saved myself a lot of time....
excellent tip! I was in a bludgeoning rage until I searched. Thank you!
Welcome George! Good to hear from you.
Awesome: This method worked like a charm on my 04 canyon 2WD. I had the frozen wheel bearing assembly off in 3 minutes by myself, with no damage!