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Kyle C
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Front wheel bearing service
What tool can be used to pull off the dust cover on the front hub to access the wheel bearings? I would like to repack mine but have had no luck removing the cover with the tools I have.
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08-21-2010, 11:03 AM
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08-21-2010, 11:50 AM
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I tried that before with no luck. The cap is stuck in there pretty tight. But if it worked for you, I will try it again if I can't find another way. Would spraying the cover where it fits into the hub with penetrating oil help?
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08-21-2010, 12:16 PM
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08-21-2010, 12:54 PM
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this is what i have always used
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08-21-2010, 10:17 PM
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I've actually used a small chisel and hammer on mine. Comes off like a charm.
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08-21-2010, 11:15 PM
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A hammer and a reasonably sized pin punch works like a charm on my car.
Lean the punch against the the brake rotor and drive the dust boot out by its groove. Give the dust boot a careful beat, turn the hub, say 2/5 of a complete turn, give the boot a beat from the new angle. Repeat until the boot comes off. Don't beat too hard, that will just damage the dust boot. /Peter
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08-22-2010, 01:44 AM
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Kyle C
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Thanks for the tips, as soon as it stops raining I will give it another shot!
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08-22-2010, 06:35 PM
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Success! Thanks Peter Bull, I used a socket extension and hammer worked it back and forth until it cam out. Now I have to stop at carquest tomorrow to pick up new hub seals, then I can clean, repack, and adjust the bearings so there will be no more play!
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08-27-2010, 02:54 PM
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