CV spindle and hub separation?
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Drifting
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From: Bedford TX
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Help Needed!! CV spindle and hub separation...
So I got my new hubs and wheel bearings and knew that the driver's side rear was the potential problem spot. Followed the instructions (thanks Patches) carefully and was doing great. Got to the second to the last part of disassembly and cannot get the CV to back out of the hub. Tried being nice and then tried being nasty. It almost appears to be frozen. I would think it should slide out of there easily. But if the bearings are busted, not so sure.
Here is what I have tried so far.
1. A lot of pulling.
2. A little tap with a hammer. (with nut and 2x4 to prevent damage)
3. A little bit of PB and then another tap.
4. More PB and then more taps.
5. More PB and then a bigger tap (with 2.5lb sledge)
It looks like it is going to take a ride to the shop.
Here is what I have tried so far.
1. A lot of pulling.
2. A little tap with a hammer. (with nut and 2x4 to prevent damage)
3. A little bit of PB and then another tap.
4. More PB and then more taps.
5. More PB and then a bigger tap (with 2.5lb sledge)
It looks like it is going to take a ride to the shop.
Last edited by mcintex; Apr 17, 2006 at 10:35 AM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 1999
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From: Rogers, AR, USA
A tap through a 2x4 with a 2.5 lb. hammer doesn't amount to much. Your process is correct, but I would use my 8 lb. hammer on a 2x4 to hit the end of the axle with the nut on it. Alaso make sure the other end of the axle isn't setting solid against the differential gears. If it is, all the inertia of the hammer hitting the 2x4 will be absorbed by the differential, and the axle won't move in relation to the hub. Try blocking the hub away from the differential or frame, so there is some available movement for the axle when you hit it.
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Southwest Virginia
Don't matter if the bearing is good or bad it still should just slide out. Sounds like it is rusted a little bit. What you need is a puller. You can probably get one from AutoZone or a place like that. I think AutoZone will rent/loan you special tools. What you need is a puller that will bolt over the hub to the wheel studs and have a screw in the center that will press on the end of the axle. You will want to buy 3 standard lug nuts to use with the puller, you will screw up your factory one if you use them. Put the puller over the studs and put the lug nuts on backwards (tapered side out, flat side to the puller) then screw the center part up to the axle. Give it a pretty good turn so you have some pressure on there, if the axle don't move hit the end of the center bolt with a hammer. Normally it will pop right out when you hit it, if not tighten if up a little more and hit it again. It don't take a big hit, once it is under pressure you just trying to rattle it loose.
When I did mine, the right side pressed out by hand, but the left was a job. I thought I was going to break the puller! I did screw up three of my good lug nuts!
When I did mine, the right side pressed out by hand, but the left was a job. I thought I was going to break the puller! I did screw up three of my good lug nuts!
