Ideas to break stuck parts loose (Brute Force with a big hammer or ?)
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Ideas to break stuck parts loose (Brute Force with a big hammer or ?)
I am needing to know some ideas to get the driver side wheel hub loose from the spindle, it has rusted itself to it. I have already remover the three bolts that hold it in and moved the axle back along with removing the ABS sensor so I don't accidentally break it. So I have tried a lot of PB Blaster and a claw hammer and no no luck but I'm going tomorrow to pick up a 4 pound sledge hammer or or I need a more gentle touch instead of just whacking it really really hard with a big FUC**** hammer. I have no problems with hitting something with a big hammer but I am wanting some ideas on what a good approach might be so I don't cause me anymore headache then what I already have with them stuck together after of 16 years of rust buildup and corrosion. So what are some idea to help me get this battle won. Thanks.
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Estwing 3 lbs. Drilling Hammer-B3-3LB at The Home Depot
this is the hammer i got for working on cars, the metal handle and end are one piece so it wont ever break. it smaller so you can get it wheel wells. and the handle cushion is really nice
this is the hammer i got for working on cars, the metal handle and end are one piece so it wont ever break. it smaller so you can get it wheel wells. and the handle cushion is really nice
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That is a nice drilling hammer but my ride fell threw and know I half to walk to get where I need to go. I am also going to pick up some more penetrating oil to help aid me I hope. I wish they made a tool that would attach itself to the hub so one good blow on that tool the hub would pop off.
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I walked up to my local parts store and bought some penetrating spray and a 3 pound sledge hammer and about 10 whacks later it came off. I like using bigger hammers to make thing go my way. My rule of thumb has always been there is always the right tool for the job at hand but if the tool don't work then get a hammer and if the smaller hammer doesn't cut it the keep going up hammer size till you find the right one to do the job. A three pound sledge sure did the job I needed to do.
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I walked up to my local parts store and bought some penetrating spray and a 3 pound sledge hammer and about 10 whacks later it came off. I like using bigger hammers to make thing go my way. My rule of thumb has always been there is always the right tool for the job at hand but if the tool don't work then get a hammer and if the smaller hammer doesn't cut it the keep going up hammer size till you find the right one to do the job. A three pound sledge sure did the job I needed to do.
Be sure to use some anti-seize lubricant on the axle splines, after giving them a little going over with a wire brush.
Posting a link to a slide hammer kit in case anybody sees the thread, and wants to get one.
17 Piece Heavy Duty Slide Hammer Kit
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Yep it came off really easy after I got the sledge hammer. But now I have another problem that need to be dealt with now and that is a really bad antifreeze leak when I turn on my heat so I am guessing that means I have a bad heater hose because it stopped leaking antifreeze after I turned off my heat.
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Yep it came off really easy after I got the sledge hammer. But now I have another problem that need to be dealt with now and that is a really bad antifreeze leak when I turn on my heat so I am guessing that means I have a bad heater hose because it stopped leaking antifreeze after I turned off my heat.