That's how I remove the hubs, big Amma ana big chisel!! Then file any scoring later. A nice coat of copper slip around the fitted faces on reasembly
Plusgas and score the rust away along the join and just hammer and more Plusgas. Eventually it will let go.
Datatek
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Didn't work on either of mine
That's ma boyThat's how I remove the hubs, big Amma ana big chisel!! Then file any scoring later. A nice coat of copper slip around the fitted faces on reasembly
Always said it When in doubt give it a clout
brianp38dse
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If at first you dont succeed a bigger hammers what you need
Ended up destroying the ABS sensor, but got the RH hub out complete with driveshaft. Had to use the spare brake disc method & big hammer to shift the hub.
Manged to shift the top joint about 4-5mm so far, but Problem now is my ball joint tool doesn't have the correct size receiving tube. I have this set, but really need a set with 45mm tube.
Manged to shift the top joint about 4-5mm so far, but Problem now is my ball joint tool doesn't have the correct size receiving tube. I have this set, but really need a set with 45mm tube.
Datatek
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I have that set, I had to make up/modify parts to suitEnded up destroying the ABS sensor, but got the RH hub out complete with driveshaft. Had to use the spare brake disc method & big hammer to shift the hub.
Manged to shift the top joint about 4-5mm so far, but Problem now is my ball joint tool doesn't have the correct size receiving tube. I have this set, but really need a set with 45mm tube.
Flossie
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I've got the much bigger set and it still took some messing about with different Bits. I cant even remember which bits I used where but top/bottom needed different set ups and different again to put the new ones in. I cut the taper pins off too on one or both but I can't recall why.
I remember being frustrated that "if only this bit had a different location point, then it would work well" but it didn't.
The Doris took some pics of the bits used but they didn't come out too well but it helped when I did the other side..
I remember being frustrated that "if only this bit had a different location point, then it would work well" but it didn't
.The Doris took some pics of the bits used but they didn't come out too well but it helped when I did the other side.
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I heated around the hub carrier before whacking the sacrificial disc. Then added more plus gas & coffee break. Then after heating carrier again it shifted.
Now thinking I will cut the ball stems down so a suitable socket fits for pressing out. Fairly sure the sleeve in the kit will be ok for re-install, but need to check again. Wishing I bought the kit with more sleeves.
Now thinking I will cut the ball stems down so a suitable socket fits for pressing out. Fairly sure the sleeve in the kit will be ok for re-install, but need to check again. Wishing I bought the kit with more sleeves.
Thats the mother, plenty of oil on the thread before you give it the beans please vicorEnded up destroying the ABS sensor, but got the RH hub out complete with driveshaft. Had to use the spare brake disc method & big hammer to shift the hub.
Manged to shift the top joint about 4-5mm so far, but Problem now is my ball joint tool doesn't have the correct size receiving tube. I have this set, but really need a set with 45mm tube.
tomcat59alan
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My set came with the recommendation of CV joint grease on the thread.Thats the mother, plenty of oil on the thread before you give it the beans please vicor
tomcat59alan
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And don't forget to put the new joints in the freezer for a couple of days.
Flossie
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In a bag or they'll weld them selves to your Xmas turkey.
So the other side was much easier, but still had to destroy the ABS Sensor to remove hub & driveshaft. Simple method was to use 1/2" chisel to slice off the end of the sensor, which then allows the hub to come out without damaging the sensor hole !! Spare brake disc method took about 4 whacks each side, and the hub popped out.
Sorted out the rusted ABS sensor with the hub carrier in the bench vice - much easier this time. Drilled out the gubbins and then slice down the aluminium to remove. Both carriers mostly de-rusted now, especially where the hubs go back in. Plenty of old grease & oil all over them, so not much rust !!
4 new ball joints installed. Now waiting for the driveshaft seals & CV boots to arrive.
Sorted out the rusted ABS sensor with the hub carrier in the bench vice - much easier this time. Drilled out the gubbins and then slice down the aluminium to remove. Both carriers mostly de-rusted now, especially where the hubs go back in. Plenty of old grease & oil all over them, so not much rust !!
4 new ball joints installed. Now waiting for the driveshaft seals & CV boots to arrive.
