It is not as hard a job as it seems. I didn't seperate any tie rod ends or ball joints and didn't have a puller and still no problems. However, the more parts that are removed/seperated, the more room you have to work. My work area was a little cramped being that I didn't dismantle as much. I used an 8lb sledge and a KA punch to remove the outer axle from the hub assembly. Also, I couldn't find a 12 point 36mm socket so I used a 1 7/8' which converts to 1/2 a mm difference, close enough. Not a hard job, just very dirty.

Regarding the wheel bearing replacement, I assume they are referring to if the bearing seperates from itself due to the intense pressure used to remove it. It took me 8-10 good shots with the sledge to get it off. Something has got to give for it to come off, either the bearing or rust between the bearing and the shaft. Just hope its not the bearing. I'm sure if it was reassembled with never sieze on the shaft that the next time you wanted to remove the hub it would slide off like butter.

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