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Front axle u joint replacement trouble!?!?

Old Mar 26, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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Front axle u joint replacement trouble!?!?

Ok so i am in the process of replacing my front axle u joints (wheel joints). So far i have removed the tire, brake caliper, disk brake, and loosend the 4 bolts on the back side. and now i can not seem to get the hub and bearing separated...i have tryed using the socket and extention with no luck ( i may be doing it wrong if anyone can refresh my memory on exactly how it is done and which bolt to put the extention on i would appreciate it). i am also not sure what kind of puller will work. And do you have to remove the ball joints also??? if anyone can point me in the right direction i could really use it.
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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Here is a link to MR.GADGETS write up on how to do it. This should answer all of your questions, if not ask again.
Paul

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...d.php?t=217250
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 08:46 PM
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use lots of pb blaster or your favorite penetrating oil
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 06:15 AM
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after the hub and bearing is separated will the axle and u joint fit through the hole in the spindle where the bearing came out of ? i havent got the bearing separated yet but it seems like even when i do that the axle and u joint wont fit through the spindle, but im probably wrong?
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 08:03 AM
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yes it will fit
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