Front Wheel Bearing R&R

[andrewwynn]

Some other tips:

I use some long M14 bolts to push off the hub. Grind the end to a bit of a cone so you won't damage the threads.

Use a plate of steel behind the hub to push against.

This will self-destruct the dust cap behind the hub. I replace the cap whenever I do a bearing. It helps me keep track which bearings I've replaced (4 of 8 between me and wife).

Get a oil sintered bronze bushing 1/4" thick. Thinner it will squirt out like clay under 35,000# of force. I might have photos of that : it came out from under the bolt head in pizza wedge shapes.

Heat up the knuckle with a torch to about 250-300F it will help a bit but if you have enough power (my big impact is good for 750 ft·lb of torque) you won't need the heat.