Step away from removing the hub assembly, but...

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Propane torch flame is laser hot.
After putting back the control arm, all four turned with noise. A moment of panic if the bolt was breaking.
While there, the sway bar end link nuts were takes off also.

Thank you.

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I am replacing both front hub assembly. I am not sure how many miles more it would have lasted, there was noise at accelerating and decelerating at 30MPH. It has close to 124k. I used 5LB hammer to knock it out after removing the four bolts.

OE hub assembly at 124K miles

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Using rotary tools, it took an hour to remove the layers of rust from the knuckle to make a clean matting surface for the new hub. Below is a photo of OE and the replacement side-by-side.

OE vs TIMKEN/FAG

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