Help removing hub flange

[az4runner02]

I am replacing my bearing with a complete bolt on assembly and I am stuck at this point. Any advice on how to get this off? The 4 bolts on the back afe completely out as you can see by the pics but can for the life of me get it to slide out.

 

[az4runner02]

These bolts are completly disengaged...

 

[az4runner02]

Here are the bew ones I really want to get on... Any advice is greatly appreciated. I have been tapping on it pretty good and hope I didn't cause any damage. Seems like its just jammed on there pretty good..

 

[fdbyrne]

It looks like you created a nice little gap between the bearing housing and the backer plate. Give the axle shaft a couple soft whacks with a rubber mallet to make sure that the splines aren't stuck. Then wedge a flat head screw driver into that gap between the hub and backer plate. Once the screwdriver is in there you should be able to twist the handle of the screwdriver (don't use it like a lever, actually twist it) to put a little outward pressure on the hub. Just work it out little by little and make sure it comes out straight by working opposite corners of the hub close to the bolts.

There's nothing but friction and time holding that hub on.

 

[ARunner]

Agreed. I just did this job myself. I'd removed my axles a little over a year ago to reboot, so mine weren't stuck. As mentioned, just keep working it. The splines on your axle shaft coming through the hub is likely the sticking point. Work it into submission. A little wd40 or penetrating oil might help you.

 

[az4runner02]

Thanks for the advice I will pick it back up tomorrow, its going to be nice to get these new bearings assemblies installed.

 

[having fun]

This is a simple press out technic. 2 nuts as you can see using as a spacer for your bolts in the back to add force to push it out.

 

[az4runner02]

Thanks yet another way I can get this bastard off..

 

[blackoutt]

Both of mine required lots of beating on the end of the axle shaft (with a piece of wood to protect it) once those splines broke free from inside the hub I still had lots of careful prying to do with a 3 ft bar being careful not to damage the brake shield. Lots of PB blaster. You'll be surprised with the amount of crap that got past your seals if it's anything like mine were, be sure to replace the O-ring, the outer seal (part of your bearing assembly already) and the inner seal that's a light press fit into the back of the knuckle.

 

[fdbyrne]

Both of mine required lots of beating on the end of the axle shaft (with a piece of wood to protect it) once those splines broke free from inside the hub I still had lots of careful prying to do with a 3 ft bar being careful not to damage the brake shield. Lots of PB blaster. You'll be surprised with the amount of crap that got past your seals if it's anything like mine were, be sure to replace the O-ring, the outer seal (part of your bearing assembly already) and the inner seal that's a light press fit into the back of the knuckle.

I've heard lots of those types of accounts and it always amazes me. My 4Runner spent the first 10 years of it's life in Chicago and has quite a bit of surface rust. Both of my hubs popped right out with nothing more than hand pressure.

 

[Morphyne]

I used a chisel to wedge in between the hub assembly and the dust sheild.

 

[lcbjr77]

When I replaced my 2 front wheel bearing one just took a little work and he other was a bear... Then I realized one bolt had threaded back on a hair and was causing me problems... Once that bolt was loosened again it just popped right off

 

[az4runner02]

I still can't get this bastard off, would a pull hammer be the next choice? Here is an updates pic, i made some progress...

 

[Morphyne]

Dude. Wedge a wood chisel in there with a hammer and work it off. You are almost there

 

[az4runner02]

Yeeeeeeeeez!!!! Man 2 hours to get this whore off, hope the other side is easier:reddance:

 

[having fun]

Guess you didn't use the spacer and your own bolt for leverage, works slow, but, pushes right off.

But then again, old farts don't know what there talking about.

 

[az4runner02]

Guess you didn't use the spacer and your own bolt for leverage, works slow, but, pushes right off.

But then again, old farts don't know what there talking about.

I am going to give your method a try on the other wheel tomorrow. Sounds like it may be alot easier then all of the pounding witht the chisle I did today.

 

[having fun]

Just have to do a couple of turns from side to side for even pressure. It walks it out straight with no bind.

 

[az4runner02]

Guess you didn't use the spacer and your own bolt for leverage, works slow, but, pushes right off.

But then again, old farts don't know what there talking about.

Hey you old fart, your idea is nothing short of brilliant. I still had to use a chisle only because I did not use a thick enough nut. Otherwise it slowly but surly worked that thing off and then a few whackes with the chisle and hammer and I was golden. Thanks for the idea, I highly recommend it to anyone doing this job.

 

[having fun]

Glad to help and it working.