Bearing change

[maeziesdad]

Any tips for changing out the axle bearings? Or how to bust loose the axle nut seems stuck. Yes, I know they are left handed threads and also tried heat. How about freeze off ? Any suggestions will be appreciated.

[f150mann]

you cant freeze it off, spray it and let it soak with lube, then use a breaker bar on it, if it doesnt work, heat it up, its bound to come off

[drew416ex]

Clean it really good with a wire brush and get a good penetrating oil. If you can find kroil, it works extremely well.

[440challenger]

HEAT, big PIPE wrench, long leverage bar to go over pipe wrench. Thats what takes care of the stubborn ones everytime

[gcart2]

yea and once you get that thing off get this.
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[86 Quad R]

when ya go to remove the bearings. take a hand held propane torch and heat up the carrier(not the bearing itself). this exspans the aluminum and makes it alot easier to knock the bearing out. repeat the process when installing the new bearings. if ya want to make it go even easier. freeze the bearings prior to in stall.

and may i suggest that when ya go back with everything that you coat the threads with black rtv silocon. this will prevent future corrosion and make it easier to remove.

[maeziesdad]

Thanks guys

[maeziesdad]

Im really grateful for all your ideas keep em coming