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

Post by **xHeart** » 15 Nov 2012, 06:28

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.

Post by **xHeart** » 18 Nov 2012, 08:12

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; MVS_0475.jpg (357.84 KiB) Viewed 603 times

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; MVS_0474.jpg (393.32 KiB) Viewed 603 times