axle removel help, asap
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I know exactly what you mean catawissarocket.
I used an impact air tool and that spins the nut on so very fast that it literally pulls the upper BJ down and into the steering knuckle.
If you have access to air tools, try using that.
If not, definitely using a heavy duty truck ratchet strap and pull the steering knuckle and upper BJ into place might work.
Being a tapered fit, when there's sufficient pressure on the Balljoint, it only takes a little pressure on the taper to stop the it spinning so you can get the nut snugged up.
Don't forget, torque that nut to the correct specs and if it's a 1500 model truck, it's + 90 degree turn extra, after the final torque.
Hope this helps?
Al.
I used an impact air tool and that spins the nut on so very fast that it literally pulls the upper BJ down and into the steering knuckle.
If you have access to air tools, try using that.
If not, definitely using a heavy duty truck ratchet strap and pull the steering knuckle and upper BJ into place might work.
Being a tapered fit, when there's sufficient pressure on the Balljoint, it only takes a little pressure on the taper to stop the it spinning so you can get the nut snugged up.
Don't forget, torque that nut to the correct specs and if it's a 1500 model truck, it's + 90 degree turn extra, after the final torque.
Hope this helps?
Al.
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Well I tried strapping it but couldn't get it tight enough. Going to try a somewhat heavy duty c-clamp to see if it drawls it in enough to tighten the nut tomorrow.or maybe stop at auto zone to see if they have a rent -a-tool to use. Anyone know?
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Try renting an electric impact gun as well when you get that strap.
Clean off those threads as DirtyDodge812 suggested.
Then get that nut spinning fast with the impact gun, so the ball joint is pulled quickly into the top of the steering knuckle, where it should bite due to the tapered fitting allowing you to finally snug it down.
Al.
Clean off those threads as DirtyDodge812 suggested.
Then get that nut spinning fast with the impact gun, so the ball joint is pulled quickly into the top of the steering knuckle, where it should bite due to the tapered fitting allowing you to finally snug it down.
Al.
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I will clean the threads up as u guys suggested, after work I'll stop by auto zone or advance auto to see if they have a rental impact. Just in case they don't have one do u think a c-clamp might press it upward? That if it doesn't slip off
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The easiest way I found to do hub/bearings, especially if they are the originals and have never been removed. Is go to the dealer and get new hub bolts. Break out the metabo and grind the f'n bolts off from the front. You just have to cut as close to flush with the dust shield as possible. Beat the old hub out with a hammer. To reassemble
No need to remove any axles ball joints ect. All you have to do is turn the steering wheel left and right and push the axle in to get the new bolts in. It helps to have a buddy at this point so you don't have to keep climbing out from under the truck. He can also push in on the axle for you while you start the bolts. Its tight but you can get the new bolts in and get a socket and torque wrench on them with out removing anything. If you want to make it even easier cut the socket in half to shorten it up.
No need to remove any axles ball joints ect. All you have to do is turn the steering wheel left and right and push the axle in to get the new bolts in. It helps to have a buddy at this point so you don't have to keep climbing out from under the truck. He can also push in on the axle for you while you start the bolts. Its tight but you can get the new bolts in and get a socket and torque wrench on them with out removing anything. If you want to make it even easier cut the socket in half to shorten it up.
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