Axle stuck in hub

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  • jamiholzbach
    Grease Monkey
    • May 2006
    • 311

    #1

    Axle stuck in hub

    I actually broke the bearing puller trying to separate the drive axle from the hub while replacing the rear wheel bearing. I've beat on it with a sledge hammer, and cannot even move it. Do I have to replace the entire trailing arm, brakes and all? the other side was easy, but this won't budge. Any tips?
  • barry
    E30 Mastermind
    • May 2009
    • 1642

    #2
    Heat it up with a rose bud torch

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    • TobyB
      R3V Elite
      • Oct 2011
      • 5168

      #3
      Sometimes they slide right out, and sometimes they are almost welded in there.

      I agree- heat is a big help- and try several heat cycles, too. Not TOO hot, but since you're
      replacing the bearing, you can get it to 500f without any danger...

      Don't give up- they seem to appreciate persistence.

      t
      now, sometimes I just mess with people. It's more entertaining that way. george graves

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