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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 07:51 PM
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after I pull the big 44mm nut how does the hub come out?
 
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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I have the tire brake and all that stuff but I cant budge the hub.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 09:07 PM
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there are four bolts on the back of the hub that bolts it to the knuckle. take those out and then if you are going to replace it you can beat it off with a big hammer. If you want to save the hub you can take the bolts and thread them about half way in then take the socket that was used to loosen them and anextension put on the bolt brace exten. against frame and rotate steering wheel to press the hub out.

upon reinstall use alot of antiseize coating.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 09:24 PM
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tried with air hammer tourch hammer etc..
 
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 10:20 PM
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Sledge hammer or blacksmith hammer, hit hard and watch yourself. It's in there good, it will come out.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 12:40 AM
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what year of truck?? I did not see it in your sig....

mine was a bit different from the rest...
 
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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I had mine apart not too long ago. You have to beat the hell out of it. Good Luck!
 
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