wheel bearing

992 Views 3 Replies 3 Participants Last post by zj, Nov 27, 2005

talto

Discussion Starter · Nov 27, 2005

Alright, so I'm attempting to replace a front u-joint in my '01 ram 1500 5.2l. I'm stuck at getting the wheel bearing off. I have the 3 bolts out but the bearing will not come off. Anyone have any tricks for unsticking it? I'm soaking it in pb blaster tonight and we'll see what happens. Any help is appreciated. You'll see the pic below, the dark brown bearing right in front of the dust shield.

Thanks,

Kevin

[img=500x375]http://www.kevinmontalto.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/normal_IMG_1546.JPG[/img] :wall: :wall: :wall:

See less See more

Save

1 - 4 of 4 Posts

BR

· #2 · Nov 27, 2005

i had a 3 jaw puller on mine, and taping it. also, had to use some wedges in where that bolt flange is to get it to start coming out.

Save

talto

Discussion Starter · #3 · Nov 27, 2005

On 2005-11-26 19:07, BR wrote:
i had a 3 jaw puller on mine, and taping it. also, had to use some wedges in where that bolt flange is to get it to start coming out.

haha, thanks, two times

Save

zj

· #4 · Nov 27, 2005

When I had mine changed, before we put the new ones in I took a die grinder with a sanding wheel on it and slightly opened up the area where the hub bearing sits. It makes it a ton easier to get the hubs in and out if you need to later on. Haven't had any problems yet either after almost 2 years.

Save

1 - 4 of 4 Posts

This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.

Top Contributors this Month