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Old 01-23-2011, 01:21 AM
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Default Wheel Bearing Removal Issues

I am trying to replace my front driver's side wheel bearing. I have an '04 Z by the way.

I have read the DIY's and the service manuel. I removed all the bolts, ABS sensor, rotor and all that stuff. I cannot get it off the car.. I tried prying on it from many angles with a huge pry bar and no luck.

Has anyone had issues getting the hub assembly off? All the DIY's say it just comes right off. I road race my car, so it may be seized on there a little more than usual.

Any help would be apprecited.

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Try hitting it from the back with a rubber mallet?

https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...nt-how-to.html

Did you take the four bolts on the back off?

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Try a puller.
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Big hammer or air hammer. I'm serious. Just whack the shyte out of it. Sometimes it can be a little rusty or corroded to the knuckle. Don't be nice to it.
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A punch and hammer tap it, and watch out for it dropping on your foot
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Originally Posted by omsin523
Try hitting it from the back with a rubber mallet?

https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-...nt-how-to.html

Did you take the four bolts on the back off?
Yep! Got all the bolts off. I figured I would just have to beat the hell out of it to get it off. Just wondering if anyone had the same issues.
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Originally Posted by Fixxxercask
Yep! Got all the bolts off. I figured I would just have to beat the hell out of it to get it off. Just wondering if anyone had the same issues.
Had one that stuck a bit, just install the bolts and back them out 1/4 inch, then tap the heads of of the bolts to loosen the bearing from the hub.
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Thanks guys. I appreciate it!
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