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What special tools do I need to remove the wheel hub/frt. axle?

bavarian_blazer

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Hi guys,

got a little problem with my front axle. I already got a Powerbuilt GM 1/2" 4 Lug Spindle Nut Socket and removed the spindle nut, but there is another behind that nut and I do not quite know how to remove it?
Already checked on ebay.com but didn't find the right tool for that problem.

Any ideas ? :bow:

Thanks alot!

Greetings

Flo
 
There is a flat washer (with a pin on it) that you need to work straight out. It rides in the flat cut into the spindle, and the pin on it fits into the holes cut into the back (inner?) spindle nut.

The setup as you disassemble is nut-washer-nut. You'll need the spindle nut socket again after the washer is removed.

Make ABSOLUTE CERTAIN you torque the assembly back together right when done. I've noticed that every spindle I pulled apart that had been worked on had damage on the spindle where the bearing rides (burnt), I suspect from lack of proper torque.
 
You should be able to simply work it out with a screwdriver. The grease is all that should be holding it in place. Just push on one side with the blade of a screwdriver, and that should make the other side lift up.

It's pretty tight in there, maybe with the right tool you could grab the washer, but since it needs to come straight out, nothing I had would allow me to reach in there and grab it. I just "walked" it back and forth with a screwdriver until it was obviously loose, then just lifted it upwards while dragging it out with the screwdriver.

You could make a simple tool with a long enough rod, just bend it into a hook so you could pull on it.
 
I have a pair of long needle nose that I use for the job, the tips on the prongs are about the size of a pen so they fit in the holes and let you pull it straight out.
 
Hey got it! Even got the ball joints out quite easy! Thanks a lot for your help, I'm feeling quite silly right now because I didn't expect it to be so easy!:wink1:

I hope getting the parts together again is as easy as the removal :D

@dyeager:
thanks again for the advice (especially tips concerning the torque ) :bow:

Greetings

Flo
 
I took on that task las week and i on one side i took both nut with my fingers (they were way loose) and the other one got the washer with a flat head scredriver and a finger, torque it!!!

is this accurate if i remember correctly 50lb/in the go back a bit the re torque at 35lb/in and the lock nut at 160lb/in
 
I think it's a LOT more than 160in/lb. Isn't it something like 150 ft/lbs?

It may vary by year, but I doubt it's that little.
 
LOL, figured it was a mistake.

However, make sure to use what GM says to use, as it is entirely possible they are different between say a D44 and a 10 bolt.
 
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