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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 10:02 PM
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This is a FWD with rear drums, the right rear has a bad bearing and I cannot get the hub off. Removed the four bolts to the hub and it will not move at all no matter what I try. I am thinking a trip to Pull-A-Part and just replace that whole side. Any help please, unless you bring up a VSS! There is not one so don't give me a standard off the shelf fix it.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 11:20 PM
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Soak it with WD40 and let it set. Then using BFH and hit it. Or take the van to a shop that heat it up and then remove it.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 10:07 AM
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Thanks, I started soaking it last night.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 12:57 AM
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I welded one of these up with some scrap steel I had laying around it does the job as long as your replacing the whole hub assembly.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4pygRExlus
 
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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 11:17 PM
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I made a simple hub buster for my 2000 GC hubs ; all you need is about 18" of lever arm attached to a suitably thick plate. Drill at least 2 holes to pick up the lug studs, attach and give it a whack with a 5-10 pounder.

 
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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 08:26 PM
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Thanks, I like the hub buster. I did what I was trying to get out of, removing the whole back axle. Used a BFH and after three whacks it came out. Could not get a good swing while in the van. This is what I love about this forum, people thinking outside the box and not reading a manual. Love it.
 
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