1997 Chevy Lumina front hub bearing replacement

1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA
60,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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STREAMROCK
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front driver side wheel bearing bad. trying to replace. cannot get bearing assembly out. removed all bolts-4. see no other way fastened. have hub puller. does not come off. very rusty. how can i remove hub bearing assembly? cannot remove knuckle to try to press out--sorry, no picture.
May 10, 2010 at 10:57 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Hello and thanks for donating You could try heating it since it is rusty. This will cause the metal to expand and possibly loosen it up a bit. The replacement steps are below so be sure you have completed all steps as well..


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May 11, 2010 at 12:10 AM
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is it okay to use a pneumatic impact wrench on hub puller to provide more torque in pulling assembly out? Or would that vibration cause damage to cv joint?
May 11, 2010 at 5:27 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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many people do like using impact wrenches on pullers, but sometimes this can do more harm than good so i wouldn't recommend it. the whole point of a puller is so you won't have to use a hammer, impact wrench or anything that could do damage to the cv axle or other nearby parts.
May 11, 2010 at 6:05 PM