Hub Bolt Size - Changing U-Joints
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Hub Bolt Size - Changing U-Joints
I'm going to change the axle u-jopints. Will remove the four bolts holding hub to housing, replace w/ some sacrificicial bolts and "convince" the hub to separate from the housing by beating on the bolts. What is the bolt size so I can buy some sacrificial bolts in advance?
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Don't beat on the bolts with a hammer. Not enough room and won't work well.
Loosen them and then use a sacrificial socket on the end of the bolt with an extension to push off from the axle housing with the power steering. Works like a large gear puller, as a pusher.
Easy peasy chicken squeezey.
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Loosen them and then use a sacrificial socket on the end of the bolt with an extension to push off from the axle housing with the power steering. Works like a large gear puller, as a pusher.
Easy peasy chicken squeezey.
Need more how to?
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Don't beat on the bolts with a hammer. Not enough room and won't work well.
Loosen them and then use a sacrificial socket on the end of the bolt with an extension to push off from the axle housing with the power steering. Works like a large gear puller, as a pusher.
Easy peasy chicken squeezey.
Need more how to?
Loosen them and then use a sacrificial socket on the end of the bolt with an extension to push off from the axle housing with the power steering. Works like a large gear puller, as a pusher.
Easy peasy chicken squeezey.
Need more how to?
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