Separated hub... What now?
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Separated hub... What now?
So everything was smooth changing the hub until I went to remove it. This happened.
So any ideas?
So any ideas?
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Year: 1999
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There is a trick I have read in several posts, but have not used. It is using a 3' extension in just the right spot and turning the wheel to press the hub out. Do some searches on hub removal to get the details.
I got mine off with lots of PB blaster and a cold chisel on the front bold position.
Good luck
I got mine off with lots of PB blaster and a cold chisel on the front bold position.
Good luck
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This works excellently, with the Jeep running there is plenty of power to do this. I used an impact socket. I'd guess that you might bend an extension.
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I was also skeptical about using the extension/power steering assist method, so I used a 10 ton hydraulic puller, which worked like a charm. Luckily, I didnt separate the hub like you did, haha.
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Don't forget to lightly sand the knuckles and apply a liberal coating of Anti-Seize to the mating surfaces.
I'm on my second large bottle of anti-seize now. If you own a Jeep or a boat, it's required.
Not much gets put back on my XJ without it now.
I'm on my second large bottle of anti-seize now. If you own a Jeep or a boat, it's required.
Not much gets put back on my XJ without it now.
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Agreed. I'm still on my first but there is no way I won't use it almost everytime.
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