Ok, so in the process of changing out both of the front hub assemblies on my 2008 GC , I managed to get the 2 bottom mounting bolts off but the upper ones are a real PITA, cant get a socket or closed end wrench over and the open ended wrench is starting to round off the bolts and still no movement?? Is there a better tool for this or is a matter of removing the CV boot to get access to the bolt with a socket? Tried applying some heat to the bolts but no joy, anyone with any tips?

 

This thread may help: https://dodgeforum.com/forum/dodge-c...ng-wrench.html

 

Ok, thanks for your help on this one, finally got some time over the weekend to look at this.

Undid the axle nut and had to give it a healthy tap with my swing press (hammer) to free up the spindle, then pushed it back with my hand while I got the socket with the universal on each of the bolts. Once I got them off the assembly was still stuck solid with rust, so had to check out a few techniques on YouTube to free it up. Ended up knocking one of the lug bolts out, putting in a big bolt with a nut behind the old hub and tightening it against the steering knuckle in a few spots to pop it off. Cleaned up the inside of housing with a wire brush and some lube and the new assembly snugged in nicely with the mounting bolts. I went with Timken ones so hopefully they will last a little while, thanks