On my 2005, I'm in the process of a front-end rebuild. I'm actually 2/3 done. But I can't for the life of me get the wheel hub off on the passenger side. I've soaked it in penetrating oil for FOUR days and been hammering on it. Today I tried the "power steering trick" where you put a socket and extension on one of the wheel hub's four bolts and "press" the thing out, but that didn't work either. I tried heating it up a bit with a torch but only did it for a couple of minutes, and then more pointless hammering.

Any other ideas I can try? Thanks.

 

One colleague broke his p/s box with the 'trick'.

My buddy bolted the rotor on backwards so it was easier to beat on with a smallish sledgehammer. Was still difficult.

I would try more heat.

 

The rotors are getting replaced so that's a good idea. That AND heat. Thanks, I'll try that.

 

I had one that was terrible . Never replaced OEM style bearings went to free spin .

 

Heh. Still have to get the seized junk off the first time.

Also, proper spindles can seize in the knuckles exactly the same way. Neversieze always.

 

You should try a slide hammer or a hub puller.

 

I bought a 15-ton puller to get it off. And it almost didn't get it.