Hey all, I need some advice. I have a 05 dodge and the front bearing is shot and I have to change it. However, I cant get the hub assembly off. I have done a few of these before and none were this difficult. please advise

 

You talking about wheel bearing? 4x4?

 

Yes, a dodge 2005, 1500 ram 4 wheel drive front passenger side.

 

I just did one on my 05 2wd. The hub corrodes tight to the cast aluminum steering knuckle. I sprayed Kroil penetrating oil between the two parts, and let that sit overnight. Then, I heated the STEEL-NOT THE ALUMINUM until it was good and hot. used a flat bar and a 2 lb hammer and worked it a little at a time between the knuckle and the hub, heating it as I went. I thought it would take about 2 hrs to do the whole job, But It ended up taking 3 days. When you reinstall the new hub, put some SILLICONE brake parts lube (from NAPA) Not reg. anti-seize, between all steel and aluminum parts so replacing it next time wont be as much of a hastle. I am on my 2nd on the pass side, and it went really easy this time.

 

Sounds like a good procedure. But what a hassle.

 

yes it is.