Syn-rg

I removed the rear hub/bearing and a piece of the hub that holds the bearing is stuck on the axl. I have tried to get this off with chisels but it wont budge. Any tips?

Thanks

reaction360

i'm not sure exactly what you're talkin about. you take the cap off, remove the axle nut and the whole hub assembly n bearing all comes out. it almost sounds like your inner bearing race is stuck on the axle. in that case you'll have to try n pull it off with either a hub puller, or some heat. in extreme cases i've had to cut slots in the race and hit it with a punch or air hammer and the race cracks and slides off. good luck

wrenchez81

I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOUR TALKING ABOUT!!!!!! you mean the inner bearing race is stuck on the spindle!!! take a chisel and right on the backside where the race is stuck tap it between the two and it will break it loose.... happened to me on almost EVERY rear bearing ive changed on a honda!!!

Syn-rg

I cant get this inner race off. I have tried using a Propane torch and a chisel and this thing aint budging. Is a propane torch hot enough? How long should I heat the race for?

wrenchez81

soak it in pb blaster or seafoam deep creep and no the propane torch will not get it soft enough!! i know you aint a doctor but you need PATIENCE!!!! chisel trick gets it EVERY TIME!!!

Syn-rg

I cant get this inner race off. I have tried using a Propane torch and a chisel and this thing aint budging. Is a propane torch hot enough? How long should I heat the race for?

wrenchez81

soak that thing overnight in the listed solutions!!! itll work young skywalker!!! trust be ............... be patient!!!!

slowcivic2k

Um, the rear wheel bearings are unit wheel bearings, and cannot be disassembled. The front ones one the other hand, are press in fit.

Steps to remove front wheel bearing race that sticks to the hub.

Step 1: Put it in a vise
Step 2: Heat the race portion until it is orange colored.
Step 3: Take a chisel/railroad tie and hammer downward between the race and hub.
Step 4: Once a clearance exists, reheat the race and tap on it evenly around in a lateral fashion.
Step 5: Let the unit air cool
Step 6: Use emery paper to smooth any rough spots/rust, and lightly oil for install.

I do this on average .5 times a day. Except I have an impact hammer.

3k1n

Question guys, I just bought 99 ex front knuckles. The front wheel bearing hub seems pretty rusted. How would I know if it needs replacing or not prior to installing it on the car? how would I know i need to replace the wheel bearing? is it worth changing them since, I already have the whole assembly out?

Oktone

Ok i need to know how to remove the front hub on a 88 civic hatch back

Oktone

and how to chang the studs on that car as well can enyone help?

BryanM.

iTrader: (1)

Needs to be pressed out from the bearing. That's the only way.


Once the hub is removed you can tap them out with a hammer.



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whatr.udoing

Thanks for the tip. Same issue with my '96 Civic DX w/o ABS. At first didn't realize the seized bearing race wasn't part of the axle spindle. Due to the brake shoes it was hard to get to the chisel point. After scoring the race with the chisel in a few spots the hub was reinstalled so I could get to the store for a bigger hammer. The hub was subsequently difficult to remove but the stuck race came out with it!

Former User

Glad info helped you.

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