Do you own this tool?

[Tebbsjeep]

I was going to change my ball joints this weekend, but my hubs are seized into the knuckle. I've tried all of the tricks and brute force I have. Do any of you guys own this tool:

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/OTC6290A?impressionRank=1

I'd like to rent it from you. I think it's my last hope.

 

[Tebbsjeep]

It's for a Dodge AAM 9.whatever front axle, if you have other ideas.

 

[mbryson]

Loosen the wheel bearing bolts 3-4 thread turns. Put the truck back on the ground and turn the wheel back and forth

 

[Tebbsjeep]

That is one thing I haven't tried. Thank you.

 

[1969honda]

That or sacrifice a rotor and use it as a striking surface? Just make sure to where a face shield if the rotor decides to grenade on impact.

 

[Trate D]

Loosen the bolts as stated and then hold the socket on the bolt. Have someone else start it and turn one direction then switch the bolt to the opposite side bolt then turn the other direction. When the socket hits the C it will force the bearing out.

 

[Tebbsjeep]

I've tried both of those ideas already. The socket trick is normally my bread and butter. I had my old rotors from the brake job earlier this year.

 

[Tebbsjeep]

Have you tried heat on the knuckle?

I don't have a really hot torch, but I had my weed burner on it for about 15 minutes. No dice.

 

[Tebbsjeep]

Alright I tried bolting the wheels back up and setting it on the ground and turning. Still no dice. Could my steering components be worn enough to not force the bearing loose?

 

[RockChucker]

Have you soaked things liberally in pb blaster or kroil? I struggled when I did my duramax a few years back. Soaked them in pb blaster with liberal applications for a few days and things came free

 

[Tebbsjeep]

I was able to get the driver's side out, but the passenger side pulled apart so I'm in the process of cutting it out. I'm going to do the u joints as well, because I hope to never have this apart again.

Would you buy Spicer or the AAM brand ujoints?

 

[Tebbsjeep]

Well it took cutting the lower ball joint, a few beads with the welder, and it hammered out finally.