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Feb 16, 2016 | 06:59 PM

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seized wheel bearing

i cant get my wheel bearing off the spindle what could be preventing this, i beat on it and put some map gas on and it still barley budged

Feb 16, 2016 | 07:07 PM

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Bigger hammer.

Crank the wheel to one side so you can smack the bearing hub from behind. A air hammer is my best friend here too, just go to town on the bearing right next to the spindle to break up the rust.

Feb 16, 2016 | 08:21 PM

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Be prepared to clean the rust out of the spindle and probably get a new backing plate... Slide hammer has worked for me on occasion, if its 4wd try knocking the axle back into the bearing some

Feb 17, 2016 | 07:20 AM

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Get yourself a sharp chisel to pry in between the hub and spindle, take some hammering.

Feb 17, 2016 | 08:21 AM

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Soray some penetrating oil around it as well from bith sides

Feb 17, 2016 | 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolftrk99

Soray some penetrating oil around it as well from bith sides

Word. PB Blaster.

I would suggest replacing both bearings. It's cheap insurance.

Feb 17, 2016 | 06:34 PM

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not enough time or bigger hammer , my "mechanic" said he used a #5lb hammer ,,,i was in a pinch and didnt have time to work with it.. i had to do it fellas

seized wheel bearing

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