ATD wheel bearing removal tool

THIS TOOL ONLY WORKS FOR BOLT ON WHEEL BEARINGS , NOT PRESS IN WHEEL BEARINGS .
you can find this tool here on amazon www.amazon.com...

[@themechanic6117]

At one point I had the LCA supported by a jackstand and it made no difference. I cut it from the video because the video was getting long. I live in the rust belt , This is one of those cases where there was no way this wheel bearing was coming out without a press.

[@jgatkinson744]

Sometimes running into something that so hard to remove that was frozen on the spindle you might save lots of time and money by cutting it off go into a salvage yard buying another one rebuilding that one and putting it on The vehicle

[@ppap351]

Finally someone posted an actual repair video from what the the rust belt looks like to mechanics. Good job.

[@themechanic6117]

People keep saying I needed a bigger hammer but the fact is that thing was rusted in good. Without a press it wasn't coming out.

[@jasonjaeger4042]

Yeah wrenching on vehicles is a bit different in the "rust belt". I envy Arizona and Texan mechanics.

[@kylieknight3334]

You call that the rust belt lol you've never been anywhere north I can tell

[@XLEG1x]

Rust belt he says 🥴 you’ve never worked on a northern car

[@vido4x4]

Respect to you from a fellow DIY’r for not giving up!

[@BreakingBarriers2DIY]

Love the humour. Not even the tool I was looking for and yet I stayed to watch. You've got style.

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you. This tool works 95% of the time

[@dirkbecker3576]

Hey great tool . But you need to support the lower control to stop the bouncing. Your letting the strut absorb to much of the hammering.

[@LynxStarAuto]

Exactly!

[@robertwootton2161]

Yes and stop patting it on the head and give it the bejesus with a sledge hammer

[@themechanic6117]

So youre saying this wheel bearing didnt need a press if i had a bigger hammer?

[@Mr99RICH99]

@@themechanic6117 ......your losing alot of the impact

[@themechanic6117]

I didn't show it in the video but I tried supporting the control arm with a jack stand. When you live in the rust belt things don't want to come apart like that normally would

[@rickygomez1195]

When he said I’m kinda just stopping to think about my life decisions i felt that 😭

[@themechanic6117]

🤣👍

[@LynxStarAuto]

I've had this tool for a while myself, and I have never struggled the way you have in this video. I even had a vehicle from Canada that looked like it lived it's life at the bottom of the Atlantic. Here is a tech tip: Support the bottom of the hub/spindle assembly with a jack stand or similar. That will allow the tool to more properly transmit the impact and shock the hub free. Currently you are losing a lot of momentum by having the hub free wheeling like that.

[@MrSupernova111]

I was thinking the same thing. If you want the hub to absorb the full impact it must be as stiff as possible with no play.

[@themechanic6117]

At one point I had the LCA supported by a jackstand. I cut it from the video because the video was getting long. This is one of those cases where there was no way this wheel bearing was coming out without a press.

[@acetech9237]

Exactly what I was going to say but additionally I would of grabbed my sledge if that was that bad.

[@scottsugar5977]

I watched your video and had the same problem. I hit the thing with a 5 lb hammer some 50 times and it didn't budge. I got out my 8 lb long handle sledge hammer and swung long and hard. It came off with 2 hard blows.

[@themechanic6117]

I wish i had a bigger hammer at that moment lol glad it worked for you. Its a great tool

[@mystakilla]

I wish I seen this tool about a month ago, my hubs were frozen on both sides on my 2015 grand cherokee. I would have definitely given it a shot cause I tried everything! I had even removed the entire knuckle and placed it in a 20 ton press and still wouldn't come out. At any rate, I had to buy new knuckles in order to replace my wheel hubs, great huh? I know the feeling and what you were going through! Great video, thanks!

[@themechanic6117]

If the press wouldn't remove the bearings then this tool wouldn't have worked. When even the press fails the only option is to replace the knuckle as you did. Sounds like a nightmare and ive been there before. Sorry

[@mystakilla]

@@themechanic6117 yes absolutely, I just meant I would have tried it before the press had I known about it then but strange how things I go through start appearing in my view list...youtube is spying on me! Oh and now that I think about it, I even tried something similar to the hub shocker, I put a rotor on the hub reversed and attached a huge pipe wrench to it and tried sledging that but it didn't work.

[@themechanic6117]

Yeah that idea is similar, not sure how effective it is though. This tool is definitely nice to have. 8 of 10 times this tool knocks bearings out super fast👍

[@spelunkerd]

After watching you and others use this tool, I got some heavy 2" square tubing and 3/4" plate, and welded a DIY 'aftermarket' copy. Probably a copyright infringement, but if anything it will be good advertising for the company, and I'll never sell it. I'll have to buy the nuts and slot the holes with a torch depending on the car. Can't wait to use it, with a 10 pound sledge, jackstand under knuckle, and a backup press, ha ha.

[@themechanic6117]

Sounds like you're all set to go! I just used to tool the other day on that ram 1500 wheel bearing and it only took 3 hits to knock it out 💪

[@leorahim6268]

I feel your pain man! For those of you living outside of the rust belt consider yourself lucky. Every nut and bolt that I tackle up here it's a battle.

[@themechanic6117]

Glad you understand. People who dont know what wmrust is keep saying just hit it harder. They dont understand that rusted in parts dont come out like they normally would. After the corrosion was cleaned off the knuckle the new bearing slid right in. 😂

[@workharddieproud]

I had a 2003 Monte Carlo that I tried for 3 solid days to remove a passenger front wheel bearing, driver side was easy. Anyway, that thing whipped me. I luckily lived a half mile from a car service center. I limped the car up there and they got it off. Anyway, that was a few years ago. Just a couple days a go, I removed the two front wheel bearing hubs on my 2004 Durango, originals with almost 225,000 miles. Took me almost five hrs but I purchased a 5 ton gear puller from Harbor Freight. Combine that with PB Blaster and hitting the hub from behind with a hammer while keeping constant pressure on it with the puller, worked. If I didn’t have that 5 ton puller, the wheel hubs would have never came off. 70.00 WELL SPENT!!

[@themechanic6117]

Perfect example of having the right tool for the job. Thats what the shop press was....the right tool for this wheel bearing because it was seized in place

[@spelunkerd]

I made one of these with my welder and a little time. With the price of raw steel here in Canada you don't save a lot of cash. On my Subaru, the notorious problem of the bearing splitting left the inboard outer race still stuck in the hub. From there you move to an air hammer chisel between remaining bearing mounting plate and the knuckle.

[@EXOVCDS]

With every blow of the hammer I was cheering you on! You can do it!!! D'oh! Good news is that the press will come in handy for many things! =)

[@CubasAutomotive]

Hahaha

[@themechanic6117]

I appreciate the support 😂 . i was ready to cry. I even tried talking to it nicely😂😝 . the press has already come in hand . im glad to have it 💪

[@Jedi_Luke]

Great dedication. Unless you do this for a living I wouldn't have bought a press. There are machine shops that could've pressed it out for 50-60 bucks.

[@themechanic6117]

Definitely, I work on a lot of cars so it made sense for me to buy a press .

[@Ryanc236]

You just broke me... I just borrowed that tool from someone for tomm. I have already pounded for an hour....I hope this tool works tomm.

[@themechanic6117]

This tool works 9/10 times but sometimes the only thing that will get the job done is a press

[@osama_no_cappin2478]

You have to swear way more and it will come off way easier

[@themechanic6117]

That was probably the trick 😂there was kids around. But I was ready to cry 😂😂😝

[@osama_no_cappin2478]

I honestly felt your pain at 30 but at 60 I was preparing to call the customer for you 😭

[@themechanic6117]

@@osama_no_cappin2478 😂😂 👍

[@jnunez1203]

🤣

[@jnunez1203]

@@osama_no_cappin2478 🤣

[@HardKnocksForge]

I’ve had one like that on a Chrysler minivan before. It needed a CV shaft as well as a wheel bearing. Since the CV and the WB weren’t coming out with anything we could throw at it we ended up buying a junkyard knuckle and replacing that as well. We have an air over hydraulic press and that wouldn’t even touch the CV shaft in the hub. Sometimes you just replace one extra piece to save a half a day of hammering. Rust sucks. Oh yeah, almost forgot… pro tip: hit it with your purse next time!!! 😉

[@themechanic6117]

Everyone thinks you're just not Hitting it hard enough but some people done understand that some things only come out with a press and in your case not even the press can get it done 👍thanks for watching

[@HardKnocksForge]

@@themechanic6117 We ordered the knuckle from LKQ when we noticed everything was bending and nothing was giving/working. The knuckle got there before we broke something. It was a safety call in the end. 35 ton press creating flying chunks of metal at velocities that ‘normal people’ wouldn’t understand… stay safe out there kiddo. Love the vids.

[@themechanic6117]

I definitely understand! Years ago I bent the knuckle on my car trying to press out the bearing. Yeah all that had to get replaced because that bearing don't want to move 🤣👍

[@MarkFox]

Just wanted to compliment you on your video quality, great camera work for sure!

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you. I appreciate it

[@teddymac3737]

Manufactures are starting to sell a combination knuckle/wheel bearing assembly as a single unit. Watching your very honest video I can see why.

[@themechanic6117]

Exactly. People think i wasnt hitting it hard enough. The video doesnt really portray how hard it was hitting it. Without a press that bearing wasnt coming out

[@canadiantrucker9574]

At 8:21 legend has it he's still banging on that thing.....

[@themechanic6117]

And we never heard from him again..😂👍

[@canadiantrucker9574]

@@themechanic6117 after weeks of whacking the shit out of that tool I'd imagine your biceps are bigger than Arnys

[@georgekopsias9159]

Excellent video. Shows the battles a mechanic could encounter and you showed the battle to the end. I am subscibing to your channel.

[@BigDog50001]

I’ve had this tool for a while and it has its place in the tool box but it isn’t perfect. Excellent video Jonathan!

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you. So far ive been really lucky with it. When it does work its a massive time saver. Like you said its not perfect though. Thanks for watching 👍

[@joseantoniojimenez2259]

Saludos desde Costa Rica. EXELENTE idea ese brazo extractor, y tengo una prensa igual a esa. Increíble como se amarraron esas partes.

[@VeritasInsights]

Your only hope is to use acid (muriatic acid I believe) to dissolve the rust-welded metal, then use a significantly bigger hammer. Other than that, replace the knuckle or suspension piece behind the hub assembly. The pieces are permanently welded.

[@dicktomasko1553]

Nice video. I usually will loosen the bolts and use an air hammer on the bolt head to free it then slide hammer.. Heat yes struggle yes. subarus can be a bear...Just did a 2018 impreza today.. Rust Did a forester last year was terrible.

[@themechanic6117]

I rarely get a Subaru in the garage but I hear they can be a nightmare

[@ninjamigs1766]

Swing harder they say.... Srry sir your gonna have to replace that headlight hood and side panel...lol This tools looks awesome gonna need it. Thanks brody

[@CHIBA280CRV]

Good grief, I started to eat popcorn and was waiting for the detachment, then you gave up ! Lol 😂👍

[@themechanic6117]

The onky thing getting that wheel bearing out was a press . too much corrosion

[@onlyme8870]

I've been pounding and spraying with free all, seafoam, transmission fluid/gas mixture, and pb blaster for 2 weeks i don't have a press tool just ordered the ones you take out a lug and use that hole to put one of these pins through and tighten to press. So after hundreds of hits and plenty of dousing and I had an 8lb sledge.

[@themechanic6117]

So you understand that simply hitting a bearing won't make it come out when they're really rusted. People kept say I wasn't hitting hard enough or needed a bigger hammer but the truth is sometimes the only way is with a press

[@onlyme8870]

@@themechanic6117 2010 Grand Caravan rust bucket of a van sad to say a dealer took advantage of my 72 yo mom. Said it was a great vehicle and I've been rebuilding it ever since. Even the seats were broken. Probably saved her 6000 in labor alone put in about 2400 in parts saved the transmission of death will see how long that lasts. One hub left to go (I've sprayed all of them so far with fluid film b4 installed and ill continue annualy.) All 4 needed replacement due to bearings no good even thought abs sensors are good I ordered the full assembly fresh start as long as they aren't bad from the factory. Once I saw that press I knew it was a bad one for you. I have a friend who has a press I don't have one. Hope to not need that route. Thx for the vid. As the advertising of this tool says quick removal of hub and the facts are most of the time are quick.

[@themechanic6117]

Sorry to hear that about the Caravan! I know what it's like. Good for you for attacking all that work and saving money. I spent countless hours trying to get that bearing out, once I got the press assembled, I had the bearing pressed out in about 15 min !

[@onlyme8870]

@@themechanic6117 yeah worse case disassemble and to the press we go. Heard some clanking so I think I have some sway bar bushings to do too ill inspect that today or tomorrow. Might take a break and tackle my brother Nissan hes got easy stuff. Hood release cable and metal objects in 2 tires and front bumper cover and Transmission oil external add on cooler needs installing. Its got the CVT that overheats and will go into limp mode. Hope that solves that otherwise then it will be more in depth like a valve body or damaged gears.

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

Well that was a workout Jonathan! 😳 Reminds me of the time I struggled with a siezed on water pump for days. I finally broke out the lump hammer and had it out in half an hour 👍😂

[@themechanic6117]

Sounds like a water pump from hell ! Next time i have this problem i wont waste time anymore.... Its going straight to the press!! 😂👍

[@DafergoEngineering]

I destroyed there wheel bearings in two years on my gt86 first one I removed it by hitting from the back - one hour job , second was rear three hours job ended thanks to a 30ton press … third bearing done in 30 minutes by swapping the entire knuckle 😂 best solution so far just buy a new knuckle to minimise time on jack stands Now I have to do the rear left wheel bearing again …😢

[@dylanhyde2668]

I work on equipment man. We got 25lb sledge I know for a fact that baby’s making something move. 😂

[@charlesrobertbutler1446]

Perhaps you need to take the "flex" out of the hub with an axle stand or jack.

[@themechanic6117]

I didnt show it because i felt the video was getting long but i did put a jack stand under the arm to support it. Didnt make a difference

[@shanajackson5044]

I took the knuckle of and grinded the wheel hub out. Worked after about 1 hour of grinding.

[@loj70]

You must support the axel. You kill all the busshings

[@motorbreath-4172]

The way I see it is, a single tire can support almost 1,000 pounds. If you can hit harder than the car can take, either you’re Thor or the bushings are already junk and should be replaced anyway

[@erikdahl3171]

That was one stuck hub! Ordered the tool, hoping not to need it when I do my hubs, but I like tools and this would be good to have on hand.

[@TheRealFilthyfletch]

Im doing dame job.2014 ford fusion rear bearing hub.Beat on it for 3 hours.Heated air hammer soaked.Just ordered my hub buster came today.Tomorrow I try again.its the original hub from day I bought the car with 2 miles on it now at 228000.Salt here in Chicago fuses steel to aluminum.Quick job turns into days as always lol.

[@themechanic6117]

I hear you. If that tool doesn't work then you'll need a press like I did!

[@DR-tq8yp]

I feel like it would work better if you used a prybar weaved into the studs to also hold it at 3 and 9 o'clock and swing sideways. At the 6 o'clock position you would have to swing up from the ground to hit it and do anything.

[@j.m.5995]

I think your problem was you were getting too much deflection on the knuckle every time you struck it. You should have put something sturdy like a jack stand, stacks of wood or even jack underneath the knuckle to try to transmit as much of your strike force into the bearing.. but then again that shit looks like its seized on there.

[@themechanic6117]

I dont think i showed it in the video but i did try supporting the control arm from underneath with the floor jack . the only thing getting that bearing out was a press

[@danielivansteadman7115]

that was my thought that one didn't want off but I've seen it happen before a little bit of deflection can make a tough job tougher

[@bmjca123]

I think the 8 pound hammer and some more kick it would have come off. Along with less Hesitation in your swing trying to be quiet for ratchet neighbors. 8 pound hamer is going to hit 2 1/2 times the force

[@bruceg1845]

at about 20 blows, I would have put blocks under to eliminate the "give", at 40, I'd have used the chisel as a wedge. Also, penetrant should have been applied at first

[@solanoivan]

Love the humor

[@bigbbigb2549]

I noticed the yellow induction heater for heating up bolts. What brand is it?

[@themechanic6117]

I have the inductive innovation brand

[@ronchaput9976]

if it s really seized it will brake the strut without support

[@wyattoneable]

My goodness, that was one stubborn support. Your going to enjoy the press. I'm glad you got one.

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you. Im also glad i got one , ive already used it a few times since i got it 👍

[@hughedunnome7681]

This looks like an excellent tool! However, instead of hammering it why not just push it upwards with a hydraulic jack? I have a feeling that force should be enough to pry the hub apart.

[@themechanic6117]

I tried that. It lifted the car off the jack stand....there was no way around this.only a press would get this job done

[@hughedunnome7681]

@@themechanic6117 that is a very good point!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Ratchet music , its illegal to play ratchet music up here. You need a bigger hammer. Just had to 😂😂

[@themechanic6117]

Im afraid of accidentally hitting the car if I were to start swinging a bigger hammer.😂

[@mikerafone4736]

see dirk below i have been there to wrapped up in the problem to see the fix ever here the trem lets sleep on it? works every time

[@tonistarks2874]

Broski ur videos are funny and informative 😁👍🏼...keep up the good work...

[@themechanic6117]

Thank for the comment 👍

[@ericpowers7704]

That was a great video. Sorry to admit that it made me laugh quite a bit. Especially how many huts you put in to no avail. Been there. Done that. Do you have a link to the tool?

[@themechanic6117]

At first I thought the tool wasnt working lol... turns out its not the tools fault lol. it just needed a press in this situation. heres a link www.amazon.com/dp/B0741GH2T1/

[@MyZxcvb12]

Well done mate and not giving up. I still feel you was losing most of the shock as it being taken by the suspension.

[@fromanabe8639]

How about moving to a different pair of bolts? And swapping it back and forth.

[@themechanic6117]

The hub spins....going to different bolts makes no difference.

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

Iam just wondering if that is pulling the bearing out and elongating the bearings seat also the blows on front end joints seems a lot harder than a slide hammer type remover I used in the past . Just my thoughts

[@rrmech11]

Hey Jonathan That was a stubborn hub bearing. I think Eric's Big Nasty would of thrown in the towel. I'm making my shop buy the OTC Hub Tamer and Grappler 👍👍

[@themechanic6117]

Some day ill get those tools from otc. Until then ill keep fighting the good fight. I really like this tool. Most times it works great and saves a ton of time.

[@honestbrother9427]

Richard Gill, I don't think the otc hub Tamer or grappler would help in this case bcuz there's no axle pass through hole for the tool to Push from the back side. MAYBE Eric's O "big nasty" will move a little after several attempts and curses etc. The only sure solution in this case is the Press.

[@fromanabe8639]

When I told me dentist I was going to replace the hub bearings on my car his young female assistant said I should use a torch to heat them first.

[@DanielJimenez-hp7bb]

Did you ask her to marry you?! She knows what she’s talking about!

[@randolphbegaye5389]

I know the struggle, I been through it with my Chevy S10 rear differential ring and pinion gear shattered and had to replace it.

[@themechanic6117]

I feel your pain lol. That sucks

[@jhonphil2177]

Did you try using your hydraulic jack with your ATD facing down instead of hammering it? I wonder if that will work.

[@themechanic6117]

I tried that. It did nothing. This wheel bearing wasn't coming out without a press

[@dahlwilliams180]

It looks like your efforts are going through the spring. Support the knuckle with a jack stand. That will eliminate the springing action of your hits with the hammer.

[@themechanic6117]

I tried that off camera. It didnt work

[@christopheromeara986]

I replaced my rear wheel bearings on a 2014 Crosstrek using this tool. I used a 8 lbs hammer

[@themechanic6117]

On most cars i use it on it works well 👍

[@jakecarson7716]

Yeah it's not that you weren't swinging hard. The hammer wasn't hitting har bc it's not heavy enough.

[@themechanic6117]

I hear you

[@EasyFixShaun]

Great video man!

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@liberiperikleous2129]

Good tool I have one but it doesn't work for press in bearings and thats what you had on the last bearing as opposed to the bearing/hub assembly that gets mounted on.

[@themechanic6117]

No...the last bearing was not a press in bearing. 100% is was a bolt in bearing. I know this because of the bearing design and the fact that i bolted in the new one after cleaning all the corrosion off. I find it funny that some people find it hard to believe corrosion can hold in a wheel bearing

[@jutvaughn3699]

Lol, ohh boy, what size shoe did you taste?

[@MiguelMartinez-hm1hg]

Hey sshhh hey sshhh can you hear that dingingly dingingly sound yes what is that the cucuy ,la llorona, ghost no is a hard working man doing a real tool review with a real results great video is always a good reason to buy a new tool (toys)

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you for the comment

[@vtrs813]

Do you think theres a possibility i could destroy the strut tower if i used a sledge hammer on this thing lol.. or should i just stick to a smaller hammer first.. im in michigan where there is only snow,rain,hail and a little sun.

[@themechanic6117]

Support the lower control arm with a jack stand. If it doesnt come out with a few good hits from a sledge then you may need a press like i did

[@vinceking719]

heat and rust penetrant can be your friend in these cases

[@themechanic6117]

Tried both. No way it was coming out without a press

[@flyonbyya]

On the LS…would it have helped to move the other lug bolts ?

[@jessediaz1711]

Where can you purchase this tool 🔧

[@themechanic6117]

On ebay or Amazon, check my Amazon link in the description

[@125sm3]

Well when it comes to buying a 20 tonne press as your only option left to remove the hub , it has to be severely seized. I would of had to bleep out my swearing lol .

[@themechanic6117]

Thats exactly what i was thinking. There was no other way this bearing was coming out. I tried the talking to it nicely method...didnt work 😂

[@seanfried5583]

That's about every wheel bearing I've ever dealt with.

[@themechanic6117]

Glad to see someone understands

[@lobssangmarrero4781]

I don’t know what it is about LS460s but seems like everything gets stuck on them. Those lower control arms are a nightmare!! Next time support the lower control arm on a jack stand and then swing away! That’ll get it 👍🏾

[@renoleceesay7869]

Having that issue with my ES350

[@themechanic6117]

You'll need a press. This tool works most of the time but with the corrosion is really holding it in only a press will work

[@Itr-tv7kt]

i took my knuckle out right off the bet and brought it to my auto class ... it had a huge press..

[@themechanic6117]

Thats one way to do it 👍

[@martalizer]

14 lbs sledge hammer did the trick for my subaru (3 blows) after hitting the shit out of it with a 4 lbs slegge hammer for ages. It did seem ridiculasly oversized but did the job.

[@Thundertef]

support your lower control arm....You're going to screw the seals in your strut. You are loosing all the shock with the spindle bouncing around.

[@themechanic6117]

I had a jack stand under the control arm to support it. Just didnt record it. It didnt make a difference. Some bearings are not going to come out without a press

[@hendersonjohnson3750]

I have been doing this for quite sometime. The energy is being absorbed by other suspension components compromising their life. When working on an older car the other parts could be marginal and this would accelerate deterioration. That car has a lot of aluminum pieces. The front suspension on that car is easily $4000 to replace what he’s hitting. Some times it’s best to remove the spindle

[@kenweller2032]

This crossed my mind. Would it make sense to use a jack to support the knuckle?

[@themechanic6117]

I didn't show it in the video but I had a jack stand supporting the lower arm. It didn't make a difference

[@kenweller2032]

@@themechanic6117 Thanks for the reply!! Even if it didn't help with the removal process, wouldn't the support help protect the suspension components from the impact stress?

[@themechanic6117]

Definitely. I should of had it supported from the beginning. Of course it wouldn't have made a difference because even the press had a hard time getting this bearing out

[@kenweller2032]

@@themechanic6117 Thanks for the video and your input. I just got one of these to get a rear bearing off my old Hyundai XG350. I doubt it's as tough as that Lexus and its been soaked for days with Deep Creep. All I have on hand is a 4 lb. hammer, but I'll get a proper sledge if needed. I figure it's worth the $90 for the tool to DIY because I'll likely have to do it again. For the support, I was planning on putting the car on a stand and using the floor jack for support. Any reason why I would use a stand instead?

[@diegoordonez2677]

Hi how’s call the name of that tool to pull the bearing? Please if you can tell me the part number

[@themechanic6117]

ATD 8629

[@CubasAutomotive]

I saw that tool a couple months back. Still debating on whether I should get that type or a grappler one... such as what astro & OTC make. Cost difference is huge... nice to see it in action again. I believe it was an Irish fella I know, Dave Sterl another YTer, who was the 1st person I saw use it.

[@themechanic6117]

As you can see in the video due to corrosion it doesnt work every time but besides that car its removed every bearing ive tried it on. Great tool and huge time saver 👍

[@CubasAutomotive]

@@themechanic6117 I totally hear ya. Lol. I'm a girl... I don't have man muscles. 😂😂 it is worth at least trying it out for the cost though. Gracias! 😉😊

[@spelunkerd]

I think I'll make this tool myself. Can you give me the rough dimensions of the 3/4" plate? I'm guessing I'll start with a square plate, about 6"X8", then cut it down with a torch. Will that be large enough?

[@themechanic6117]

I can give you some dimensions tomorrow. A friend of mine made his own and he said it works well

[@spelunkerd]

Sure, that'd be great. I'll go to my steelmaker and get a rectangular plate, so need two maximum dimensions at right angles for the 3/4 plate. The rest I can approximate.

[@themechanic6117]

Sorry i forgot! Ill do it today👍

[@themechanic6117]

The plate itself is 8x5 inches , 3/4 a inch thick .the square tubing welded to it is 13 inches long.

[@spelunkerd]

@@themechanic6117 Excellent, thank you!

[@trevorb7645]

I like how you cut the video at the seized drive shaft.

[@themechanic6117]

Long story short....I got the wheel bearing out and replaced it.

[@jutvaughn3699]

1 ton dodge 4x4 hub buster won with an 8lbs sledge and good 5 blows, but my much smaller buddy loosened it up with his first 10 blows

[@binxnegale5801]

Try a rear wheel hub

[@robertbrown3540]

Sometimes you win sometimes you just have to go get a press... 20ton or higher and then that might not work... lmao not at you but with you! Nice video!

[@papabits5721]

A bigger hammer with a longer handle would help, and support the lower control arm.

[@themechanic6117]

The press barely wanted to press the bearing out. This tool wasnt going to do the trick

[@mesonichue6198]

At 8:58 and saying...does he try attaching on two different hub bolts... :) It may sound silly but I’m thinking of getting a pickle jar open, using a knife around all sides tapping to loosen or a stuck bolt out w/ a hammer & chisel. Tapping from all directions to turn the bolt. But in the rust belt things don’t work the same!

[@themechanic6117]

When dealing with rust sometimes conventional methods dont work.

[@mesonichue6198]

The mech a nic Oh, I know, rust is a nightmare, I have for many years worked at a collision repair shop in Michigan. I was having a commiserating chuckle.

[@mesonichue6198]

Also, since most checks come from insurance try explaining to insurance desk person in San Diego why we need two hours to get stuff apart! Lol

[@TechieTard]

Why in the world wouldn't you clean the axle threads before removing the axle nut?

[@themechanic6117]

It's not necessary. Unless I couldn't get the nut off then I'd clean the threads

[@dans4270]

You can do this with a monkey wrench.... might or might not brake.

[@billjones6830]

Put a jack under it then pump it upon when it's on the bottom

[@lcypher5579]

1. The tool HAS TO BE in the 12 o'clock position prior to hitting it. In the lower (6 o'clock) position, you have much less leverage against the bearing and all you're doing is shocking the bushings. 2. You have to SOLIDLY support the bottom of the knuckle because: a. Every impact is against the bushings that can/will be damaged. b. The bushings are SOFTENING the hammer blows which is working against bearing removal.

[@themechanic6117]

I didnt record it but i had the control arm resting on a jack stand to support it. It didnt make a difference. I hit it in the 12 and 6 position plenty of times. Some bearings just cant come out with normal means. Sometimes you just need a press and this was one of those situations

[@krismcleod272]

Well done lad you got there 🙂

[@themechanic6117]

Im glad that now I have a press . it kicked my ass though lol 😂👍

[@howtodoitdude1662]

You need more leverage. A sledgehammer (long handle) not a mallet!

[@blackandyellowgarage]

Determination. Good for you.

[@blackandyellowgarage]

Invest in a better air hammer.

[@themechanic6117]

Yes ! I want to get a big boy air hammer. Its on my wish list 👍

[@TheCharacter97]

The more videos I check on wheel hub/bearing replacement, the more I want to bring it to my mechanic. Not really hard to do but I am not equipped to handle pieces that are so rusted in you need a press to get it out.. I do touch ups and use grease on nuts and so on to help but rust settles in anyways. I live in eastern Canada and our winters can be harsh on vars especially with all the salt being put on roads (less than before but its still being used)

[@sh4branze]

Leverage is smart.

[@JS-xr9ri]

Does it damage the bearing?

[@themechanic6117]

Yes, this took is made only for removing bad wheel bearings

[@ExtremeRecluse]

Attach the old rotor backwards and use a 10 pound sledge hammer.

[@jb6574]

How does this tool work with pressed on wheel bearings vs wheel bearing assemblies

[@themechanic6117]

You can't use this tool on pressed in wheel bearings

[@jb6574]

@@themechanic6117 ok..kinda figured just wasnt sure

[@rocastyle86]

20 TON PRESS LOL NOW YOU CAN DO IT ALL

[@pequaboy1210]

Should’ve supported the knuckle underneath with a hydraulic jack or a jackstands. Too much flex when you hit it with the suspension not supported

[@themechanic6117]

That didnt make a difference. I tried that

[@gerrytseng]

great commentary!

[@themechanic6117]

👍👍thanks for watching

[@antigua1nice]

Put wheel back on and drive im sure bearing will came out at some corner

[@rollcam321]

That is simply amazing, it’s crazy how much effort we put into repairs not knowing there’s always a better tool to use. Keep the videos coming. Much respect If you can watch my recent video and leave any feedback. Thank you

[@GimpyCamper]

Hello new friend! Stopping here to check out the channel! looks like a good thing to have around in a time of need!

[@nonegiven9727]

Just use a long handle pipe wrench, does the same thing

[@themechanic6117]

Sure but I fix cars for a living. I prefer tye real tool. This tool has worked dozens of times