How to remove a rusty stuck Wheel Bearing Hub Assembly. EASY! No sledgehammer required!

In this video, I show you how easily remove a stuck, rusty, frozen axle wheel bearing hub assembly, easily, with a couple nuts and bolts. I have battled wheel bearings many times, nearly loosing hope, but this easy method works great! No sledge hammer required.
This is specifically being shown on a 2014 Chevy Impala, but the procedure is the same for many makes and models.
I walk you through the whole procedure, step by step. Lets remove a wheel bearing!
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[@dustinsavage204]

Literally just spent about 8 hours trying a 3lb sledge, air hammer, crow bar, and heat gun trying to get a seized hub off my 08 silverado. Found 2 bolts, washers, and nuts, used old sockets for spacers, less than an hour later, new hub is in and everything is back together!!

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Awesome! That’s great to hear! Glad you got it handled!

[@scottcampbell4678]

Now, I am jealous

[@Jazzydaze]

DUDES!! The 3 bolts that go into the hub from behind ...2 out, 1 WILL NOT MOVE. Tried heat, hammers, penetrate... ideas?

[@dustinsavage204]

@@Jazzydaze I’d put a 6 point socket on it with a power handle. 12 point rounds the bolts off on stuck bolts easily. It’ll either brake loose, or brake the head off.

[@plymouthsuperbee1707]

Thats loterally where im at right now, fml

[@tolow16]

This legit saved my life today. Was doing a 2012 F150 front wheel hub/bearing damn thing wouldn't budge for nothing in the world after 2-3 hours of using a Sledge hammer, Air hammer, and slide pully was ready to bite the bullet and take the knuckle off to have it pressed out somewhere but also didn't wanna risk damaging any ball joints or tie rods and making another issue to fix. Saw this video, went into my tool box and found some bolts and nuts and did the same process as you. The most satisfying noise in the world when you hear loud crack of the bearing as it starts to walk itself out. Got in out in less than 5 mins. Thanks so much.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Awesome! Glad to hear it! I’ve definitely been there before I know exactly how you feel. Thanks for sharing!

[@MrLuanDo]

Man, my 2012 F150 rear-wheel-drive is having the same problem with the front bearing hubs. Driver side was doable with a hammer. Passenger side is not budging. I had the same idea but got so tired and stopped. I'll get a bigger bolt and longer tools for better leverage.

[@crewchiefification]

BRO!! 10 MIN OR LESS. YOU ARE THE MAN!! THANK YOU!! NOT EVEN KIDDING!!

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Awesome! So glad it helped! Thanks for the update!

[@tiredofit1429]

I'm going to do this slick trick. But afterwards I'm still going to beat that bearing with the sledge hammer, just because.

[@clasko2]

Great method! Use a hardened steel bolt, washer, and nut to avoid shearing!

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Great point! Grade 8 bolts would reduce or eliminate the shearing issue. Thanks for sharing.

[@JimLambier]

One of the longest jobs that I had to do was replacing a hub bearing. Like you said, most videos make it sound like the part will just fall off once the bolts are removed. I tried gallons of penetrant (multiple brands), heat, sledge hammers, rented slide hammers and even enlisted my teenager and his friends. No luck. I eventually tried something similar to what you suggested and they popped off incredibly easily. The only thing I would add is to try using 3 bolts if possible. I found I made the job easier. Also use anti-seize on the new parts mating surface. It will make the next time so much easier!

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

I’ve been it that exact situation more than once. I know the pain. This has worked for me every time I’ve tried it.

[@parrisprice5892]

A WHEEL PULLER tool will also work

[@Reytose1]

​@@parrisprice5892 depends on how bad its seized. If its really in there a wheel puller will do just as good as a slide hammer, which is not much of anything

[@tritanium1]

This definitely works! After hammering on the hub for two hours with a sledge, went down to the local hardware store, bought the hardware, and boom! Had it off in about 20 minutes! Real life saver here! Also, have to appreciate the other tutorial videos that conveniently skip the banging and cussing parts!

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

That’s great to hear! Glad it helped!

[@carlovanrijk4039]

@@HowtoandReviewsOfficial I’ve also used this method when taking off rusted-on brake rotors…so much easier and less time-consuming (and less damaging) than the sledgehammer method. 👍🏼

[@roncruz5110]

I don’t normally leave comments but in this case I had to. I was changing the right front hub on a 05 Aviator and after over 6 hours of banging I was about to give up when I saw this video. It took me longer to drive to Lowe’s and get the bolts than it did to remove the hub with your method. FANTASTIC!!

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

I’ve definitely been in that situation more than once. I’m glad it helped, and thanks for leaving an update! It means a lot. That’s exactly why I make these videos, to hopefully help someone out!

[@andyp9747]

SWEET JESUS! It worked! Came off in less than 5 minutes! I LOVE YOU MAN!

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Awesome! That’s great news! Thanks for the update!

[@timstone3441]

Learned this trick a while back. Couple of add ons that make this work better.. Use 8 grade harder bolts and nuts. You don’t break them as easily. Lightly grease the threads on the bolts as this make the cranking easier. And the best additional trick is to use an electric impact bumping it and going back a forth between bolts. BTW I will do the spacers as that is my next trick to add..

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Excellent tips! Thanks for sharing!

[@timothyreed7238]

I’m doing the same truck I’m so tired today🤦🏽

[@jafinch78]

Good deal, I was thinking the same. Was also thinking wire wheel cleaning up the mating surface and use some anti seize to maybe help make easier in the future. Especially if you're in salty road country.

[@consciousobjector2507]

​@@timothyreed7238How did it go? Any tips?

[@jakeromano622]

I spent 2 days fighting my wheel hubs and this was the only thing that would work. Thank you!

[@Pos-Vibe]

Just did mine same way

[@minayowitz3268]

Definitely a simple and effective method. Thank you very much for sharing this tip.

[@kentbarger8628]

I'm a retired mechanic his method works I have some additional ideas that will help you also PB Blaster it's really well on rusted bolts also when I reinstall the hub assembly always put anti-seize on the surface area of the Hub this way if you ever have to replace it it will not be difficult to take out the Hub assembly also look up the torque specifications for your particular car do not over torque the nuts on the assembly and I put it on the shaft the anti-seize hope this information will help you

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Thanks for sharing! It’s appreciated!

[@jeffu3248]

Yes. I use anti-seize often. It's a life saver especially for things like this

[@stevegutermuth191]

Thanks so much for this video!! My 2013 Malibu has always been in NC(travel up North to snow country occasionally though). The wheel bearing hub wasnt coming off like the other guy's KZbin showed, he did say it was great living in SW though, no rust. I thought maybe there was a bolt I hadn't removed but his video said only 3 bolts which were removed. After trying a few things I finally went to ACE and bought (3) 1/2" x 3" bolts, (6) washers, (6) nuts and tried what you said. It was still a struggle moving the wrenches but it creaked n groaned a few times and FINALLY came off. BTW, loved your laughing video, that really emphaaized how ludicrous it is to expect the hub to just come off :), very entertaining. Thanks again.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Thanks for taking the time to write the detailed comment. I appreciate it! Glad this was helpful and entertaining! Thanks for sharing!

[@jjsoundguy]

Absolutely brilliant. This is exactly what I need to do. My bearing is rust-welded to the knuckle. Thank you for this knowledge.

[@consciousobjector2507]

How did it go? Any tips?

[@buddyboy4x44]

Done this job a few times and, you are right, most instructions just say pull off the bearing but don't say how hard it is and how to get around it. Excellent video.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

I would always plan these jobs when I didn’t need my vehicle for a day or two just in case, because they can seem impossible to get out. This method has worked awesome for me. They come right out.

[@benruss4130]

mine alway just slide off lol. But then again there isnt a fleck of rust on my 1003 honda accord because New Mexico is nice to cars. My only problem is rubber rot.

[@wty1313]

For anyone trying this method. The issue is that "standard" bolts you get at the store (like the ones in this video) are only grade 2. Grade 2 bolts have a yield strength of 57,000 psi and tensile strength of 74,000 psi at 1/2 inch. It is far better to use AT LEAST grade 5 bolts (92,000 yield / 120,000 tensile) and even better, use grade 8 bolts (130,000 yield / 150,000 tensile).

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Definitely, thanks for sharing! I was focused on using random nuts and bolts that I already had and overlooked pointing that out.

[@tritanium1]

Sheared off the head of a supposed grade 8 bolt. The other bent. But in spite of this, this technique worked for me!

[@omarjordan7431]

​@@HowtoandReviewsOfficialq++q a no

[@worldman7188]

Not only should you use grade 8 bolts but also a fine thread of at least 18. Course threads have stripped out trying this.

[@mikejohnson9118]

The Grade 8 "Black Oxide" bolts should be strong enough to do the job.

[@edwardmccutchen8554]

You,'re the man! who would 've thought of the push bolt-method? I think I've just made myself A SELF PROCLAIMED WHEEL BEARING-MECHANIC!!!

[@reverseuniverse2559]

Very helpful I’ve been surfing KZbin everywhere with no help, this was very straightforward 👍

[@michaelotto8696]

Could have used this many years ago when I did battle with my first hub. Best part of a day of hammering along with what I call "vocabulary building" and not in a good way. Tip 'o the hat for sharing this valuable trick!

[@johnogden5]

Your bolt trick was the solution we needed. Nothing else we tried worked. We did use 3 hardened bolts with spacers for the removal. That allowed us to quickly distribute the load as we were pulling it off. We were working on a 2012 Ford Flex. The galvanic corrosion between the aluminum knuckle and the steel bearing is terrible here in Michigan. Thank you.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Nice! Glad it worked! Thanks for the update!

[@zatoichibandit]

where was this last week when i needed it?!?!? thanks you tube.

[@seriously3130]

I knew this but kinda forgot. So thanks for refreshing my antique memory brother! Really appreciate it a lot.. I now remember I had them break off before too and found that 1/2" grade 8 bolts saved that issue. Have a blessed day!

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Nice! Glad it helped!

[@wade6126]

The best way in taking wheel bearing assembly out so far ! Awesome !!! Thanks !

[@greggraham8074]

Been doing this for years, always thought I should make a video of it as I haven't seen this on KZbin before, only videos similar to what you describe in the beginning. Great job, great video, hopefully this gets around to everyone, makes it so much easier. Thank you for sharing.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it. I first did this about 8 years ago. It’s a life saver. I started this KZbin channel about 2.5 years ago and was happy when I got an opportunity to film it and post a video. The whole point of starting this channel is to help people out! Glad to see it’s getting some views.

[@russellgatten9171]

This is probably the most amazing thing I've ever seen you sir deserve a gold medal it's very simple and easy you have no idea of how many times I've almost killed myself to get a wheel bearing out thank you very much for putting that on here for people to learn

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Lol. Thanks. It has been great for me. I used to wait until I had one or two days free before starting a wheel bearing hub because the battle could take a couple days. This takes about 15 minutes to setup and extract. It’s been great!

[@consciousobjector2507]

*HE'S SAVING LIVES!!*

[@consciousobjector2507]

​@@HowtoandReviewsOfficialthat's insane. I feel like I have the secret to the universe! I'm about to undertake this job on a car that's lived its 100,000+ life up north and rust is everywhere, dust shields long rusted off, and I hear that sound lol and was dreading knuckle busting and using those words I'm not supposed to use according to my better half. You're a life saver! 👍🏻

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

@@consciousobjector2507 that’s how I feel about it. I hope it helps!

[@BlueWoolSweater]

I just used this method to loosen the bearing and used a sledge to get it fully separated. Thank you!

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Awesome, glad it helped!

[@LosOrtiz-qy3rt]

Worked like a charm on 2018 Ford Explorer interceptor. Thank you. Took me about 30 minutes to change the hub. 🎉

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Great to hear!

[@StephenStephen-h2x]

Spent all day on mine and couldnt get it off. All the youtube videos showed them just dropping off but glad i saw you with a big slage hammer too lol going to try your way in the morning 😊

[@240sxincanada6]

Best trick ever , spent hours on my bearing last night and within 5 min with your trick the bearing is out !! Wow thanks a lot !!!! 🎉

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

That’s great to hear! Glad it made it easy!

[@thebeardedsupra3925]

Holy crap man you just saved me and my sanity 20 year old rust Chevy hubs did all the normal stuff found your video. Love it hub is out

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Great to hear!

[@condoguy810]

Thanks for the very useful information. This method you show in your video is the only way I could remove my wheel bearing and it worked perfectly. Two thumbs up

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Awesome! Glad it helped!

[@aerick711]

I love you..... I tried like 2 other videos and like 5 other things. I took my front bearing off completely and took a hammer to it the first time, but I had to also replace the 2 wheel bearings in the back. Thats when i stumbled on your video... In 90 degree heat... i almost died then your video saved me. Thank you

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Awesome! I’ve definitely been there. Glad it was helpful!

[@one7decimal2eight]

I've done this method with rotors that have been frozen on where i beat and beat them with a hammer. The 2 bolt method works like a champ.

[@nomad-1776]

I'm due to replace my wheel bearings on my car. I've seen so many videos of people struggling and it's a little discouraging. However, after seeing your method, I'm feeling a little more confident. I don't have any tools yet and I'll have to buy some, but I'll give it a go - it's better than paying the mechanic $1500 to replace both front bearings.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Purchasing your own tools is definitely a better investment and the experience is priceless. It will definitely still take some effort, but you can do it! I hope it goes well!

[@scottcampbell4678]

$1500 to change two wheel bearings? That is $750 an hour. That is nuts.

[@illuminatedsoles331]

I just had to go through this and it was hell. As someone above mentioned, sourcing a used knuckle can save a lot of time/energy. Good luck!

[@consciousobjector2507]

How did it go?

[@consciousobjector2507]

​@@scottcampbell4678mine cost me $1750.

[@austinhernandez2716]

I'm so glad it doesn't snow here. I can't imagine dealing with all that rust

[@dundiditsportsclips8737]

I love how you kept it all the way real and entertaining.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Glad to hear that! Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@cluelesssam6975]

I'am going to give you one million thumbs up for this awesome tip.. Thanks

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@GG-ub4ej]

Unfortunately I'm going to need this information this coming weekend. I sure do appreciate having it. I just hate changing cv joints but it has moved to the top of the to do list. This is truly a great strategy.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

It’s a good backup plan if it doesn’t slip out. Not sure if you were planning on replacing the bearing hub assembly too since you are going for the cv axle. If it doesn’t easily slip out, and/or if it has significant miles on it, I would personally replace it. I hope it goes well!

[@GG-ub4ej]

@@HowtoandReviewsOfficial I appreciate the reply. I am planning on changing the bearing hub at the same time.

[@jameswiz]

Haven't tried this yet, but just BRILLIANT!!! SOME NICE fine thread bolts and maybe a trust washer too, and this is the makings of a tool set.

[@darshanpradhan-ks2qx]

Thanks for posting this video... this was the only technique that worked for me after trying out everything other techniques found on youtube

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Awesome! Glad it helped!

[@darolfitch8917]

Thank you for this. I have fighting a bearing for a couple hours. going to try it.

[@stevanrose7439]

For something to push against try using a old brake pad. The metal is strong and they are light enough to be easy to work with. 👍. Get er done.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Nice! Thanks for sharing!

[@travisrector3179]

Thank you for this. Been struggling with mine but I’ll try it tomorrow morning

[@soniccthehedgehog]

Sledgehammer marathon! Lol i felt that. Countless hours and still stuck. Hopefully i get it off with this trick.

[@waltp3373]

If you use hardened grade 8 nuts and bolts, there's a much less chance of breaking or stripping the bolt. I used 7/16x20 bolts on 2 bearings and never broke. This is the best method I've found in removing bearings on rust belt NY vehicles. My dust shields were in much worse shape, One was totally gone to rust heaven.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Nice! Grade 8 for sure. I had a bunch of existing bolts and unfortunately forgot to mention that.

[@syndicatestunts]

I’m going to try this tomorrow on a Crown Vic ex cop car. Thanks for the great video! 🤙🏽

[@andrewt.5567]

I had to do change one a month or so ago. I was so afraid it would be stuck like this. I had to hold it in place when getting the last bolt out to keep it from falling on my foot. I was so happy! Anti-sieze is your friend. Thankfully honda must have used some.

[@vmrobles21]

I needed that last week. I had a stubborn Bearing. Great video thanks.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Hopefully, the next one will be easier!

[@yanuck]

I used to remove them with air hammer with a flat bit, by inserting the bit between the hub and the shield then hitting 2~3 time on a side, then the opposite side and keep repeat until its out.. But if you have no air hammer, the method in this video can probably be a life saver

[@macker0077]

Just used this method on my 2013 Lincoln MKX, rear passenger side hub bearing. Bought two grade 8, 3" X 7/16 bolts, knocked out one wheel stud and put one of the bolts thru there. Had to get creative because there was a gap between the brake splash/dust shield and the knuckle. Had a friend insert the head of a large box wrench between the shield and knuckle while I used an impact gun on the Grade 8 bolt and nut. Swapped sides a couple of times and the bearing broke loose. The corrosion was remarkable and of course doesn't help that you have a steel in an aluminum knuckle.

[@josephkrol1676]

Well just as i've been reading i finally did it and i have to add another comment thanking you for this video. Upstate new york rust. Got the bearing off faster than it took me to find which bolts to use

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Awesome! Glad it worked well!

[@stevesikora]

Thanks for the helpful video. This weekend I changed the right front bearing hub on a 2006 Volvo S40 in my driveway. I first tried to remove it with a homemade slide hammer, attached to the wheel bolts, but after 20 minutes of hammering, it didn't move at all. I then removed some of the wheel bolts from the hub by pounding them out through the back. Using 1/2" bolts from Home Depot, I then used this bolt trick along with a pneumatic impact hammer. The hard part was finding a place on the steering knuckle where the bolts wouldn't slip when torqueing them. There's not much space on the Volvo. After some time, the hub began to slowly come out but it was hard work. Less than 1/2" distance after a couple of hours. Then 2 of the bolts seized up and had to be cut-off. I then went back to H-D for some more bolts and some other pieces of metal, which I used to help the bolts jam into the knuckle better. The rest of the removal went better but still took another hour or so. I then installed the new hub the next day, using a 5/8" threaded rod and nuts, which went down the middle of the hub, along with some homemade steel plates and some washers on the front of the hub and on the back of the knuckle, to provide support and counter-force. I then screwed the rod with the impact hammer, which slowly pushed the hub all the way into the knuckle. Next time, I think it would be a lot easier to just remove the entire steering knuckle along with the hub and then bring it to a place with a hydraulic press to have it removed and re-installed.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Glad you got through it, nice job! But yes, removing the steering knuckle may still be the easier option for that job.

[@paulstandaert5709]

The slide hammer often doesn't work because the hammering is "cushioned" by the balls rolling on the inner race as the bearing is forced laterally. Kinda like kicking a ball and it rolls half way up the hill, and then back down. And in some cases, the spindle just comes out, leaving the hub in the knuckle.

[@vincentlee2460]

You need to pound really hard, the screw nut method holds the force and awaits the next higher force with the next turn on the bolt. Each successive turn keeps increasing the pushing force till the hub gives up. The sliding hammer cant do that, but if you pound it hard enough with the right force of separation, it will work

[@josephtrunk3565]

Very helpful , thanks for sharing.

[@denistibbs8677]

Excellent clear advice and demonstration. Many thanks.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Thanks! And thanks for watching!

[@timsmith3752]

This is going to be a lifesaver!

[@youcanseeitall]

Worked great on 2009 xterra. Thanks for the easy how to.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Awesome! So glad it helped!

[@thenumberkramit]

I didn't even bother trying to hammer or chisel out the hub after watching this video in preparation for replacing a bearing on a 2013 Prius. Three 14mm bolts (8.8--equivalent to Grade 5), 3 nuts, and 20 minutes later it's out. Easy peasy!

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Awesome! Glad it worked well for you! Thanks for sharing!

[@rayvaught3788]

Thank you so much, I've been beating on this, and heating it with torch, prying for two days nothing worked until I saw this video and it worked out so well, again thanks so much. A fan, Ray V.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

I have been in that exact situation. Glad it helped!

[@vincentlee2460]

You need a lot of heat. Blow torch is not hot enough. Maybe a 10kw induction coil around the hub will free it

[@ScruffyDuck15]

This video has saved me so much time and effort. Liked and subscribed 👍

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Glad it helped! I hope you find some of the other videos helpful or entertaining.

[@abandonbelief]

You are a genius that made this genius' day. Thanks for your contribution.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maddogguzman3961]

Great video I'm gonna need all the help I can find doing my drivers side brg on sunday on my 2020 camry!!

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Hopefully, you can tap it out with a hammer! Otherwise, I hope it helps!

[@NoSuffix]

A smart & easy-to-use trick!

[@williamrosenow6176]

I did a Wisconsin pontiac torrent. Punched out a stud,drilled the hole out so the bolt I had fit through then tighten til it moves then rotate to the next spot and repeat. You're going to throw away the hub and studs anyway. Can't really wreck them more. I used to like an air hammer with a sharp bit but this is better.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Nice! Thanks for the update!

[@jeffomer7334]

You are a genius! Made my life so easy

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Awesome! Glad it helped!

[@Igor_ZG]

Nice video man!! Thanks a ton!

[@johnroberts3824]

Best to use grade 8 bolts & nuts. Some lube on the threads may help as well.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Very good recommendations! Thanks for sharing!

[@walterradcliffe5639]

Thank you for the tip. About to do this in minus temps, fingers crossed.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Good luck!

[@timsterkhim653]

Worked like a charm👍 Thanks you for sharing😀

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

That’s great to hear! Glad it helped!

[@revvolutions]

Thanks this worked a charm, thought I'd accidently separate the hub from the bearing but it came out with a whole bunch of caked on salt.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Awesome! That’s great to hear!

[@epelirawaqa5295]

Steel Bolt is the best choice 👌

[@johnaustin9051]

Great, straight up video. Excacly the info I was looking for.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

I appreciate the comment. Glad it helped!

[@reinarhenriksson2108]

Thanks for this awesome tips, I'm surely gonna try this the next time.

[@mrcokez1]

im in the rust belt too, whenever i have to do a wheel bearing job i mentally prepare myself for a wrestling match and have a recovery beer right after

[@chung6758]

That's a good idea. I'll give it a try. Thanks

[@kustomking1950]

This is an afternoon saving video! Thanks my friend!

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Glad it helped!

[@TheGreatHrudini]

Excellent, EXCELLENT video

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johnathangreay987]

My god you're so right. These bearings are no joke.

[@deeman2153]

I went this route thinking it was the best way to go. All it did was seperate the hub from the bearing, now I ended up with even less material to hit with a sledge hammer. What worked for me was to put the bolts that hold the assembly to the knuckle far enough in that the all the theads in the assembly are in contact with the bolt threads. This leaves about 3/8 inch play, then hit the head of the bolt with an air hammer, worked like a charm.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Nice! Thanks for sharing!

[@Slicerwizard]

Leave the big axle nut installed. Then the bearing can't split.

[@ksbskzjd376]

damn. so simple, so brilliant. thanks!

[@tyehegstrom3362]

Slide hammer works amazing

[@mml1224]

great job! half inch bolt info was key, so you dont have to press in new bearings, just buy new hubs/bearins installed already is what i'll need? i have 15 camry............thank you sir!

[@XxcfirecraftxX]

Just thought about a tip, if you're going too knock out your wheel studs just use said stud and your lug nut in place of the pusher bolt, which brings this methods price down too 0$ unless you break a lug somehow. Of course this would only work with open ended lugs, and you'd have too hold the end of the stud with a pair of vice grips, or something along those lines, if it didn't have a head. But since you're probably going too replace the hub itself anyways it's not like you have to much too lose.

[@TruthRISING2024]

An old head at OReillys told me about this method several years ago. I’ve used it I’d estimate 3-5 times.. it really does make the job much easier.

[@Sasquatch322]

This video was a huge help thanks!!

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Glad it helped!

[@andrasharp6217]

If possible put the bolts in from the back so that the head is against the backplate and the nut is against the wheel flange, then turn the nut. Use 8.8 metric bolt.

[@Pontiacdreams]

Brilliant advice- Many Thanks!!!

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

I hope it helps!

[@scottcampbell4678]

I suggest rotating the nut. If you rotate the bolt, you take the chance of having the end of the bolt move. This could damage the knuckle surface. If you turn the nut, this is less likely. Also , if you turn the nut, you could use a nut on the end of the bolt to spread out the pressure. Other than that, I really want to try your method.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

I have done it that way as well. There are a couple was to do it.

[@consciousobjector2507]

Good points, thanks!

[@odelkuk]

Nice - could notice to remove the 3 bolt holding the bearing to the car before doing the trick

[@jasonp.brunke3601]

Genius... I still love my puller... but this is just as good...

[@jafinch78]

Good idea and thanks for sharing. Using an impact and a wIre wheel clean up after is all that came to mind, along with an application of anti seize for the install.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Absolutely. I completely agree! This video was just for how to get it out, and I didn’t get into how to install the new one.

[@jafinch78]

@@HowtoandReviewsOfficial I like the idea like others noted using higher grade bolts and nuts as well. I've been grabbing extras at the yard when I go to pick parts, since I'm amazed at times to luck out like at Weller's and Lucky's Self Serve yards to find name brand higher quality parts that even used outlast the cheaper aftermarket ones that might be handy in a budget crunch or expedited if required. The JIS bolts and nuts I'm finding are 10.9 appears, albeit I've had to transition to metric tools more now with the two cars. Like my old Ranger, will have to try to swap in the proven Jap designs into the U.S. makes. Especially hybrid if I can. Working on that now, albeit procrastination station with analysis paralysis since have to keep my wheels on the road and safely.

[@leschortos9196]

It's called fretting corrosion, basically corrosion between 2 dissimilar materials, steel bearing and aluminum knuckle. Most cars have this problem when removing wheel bearings.ive gotten bearings off by hammering in a real low angled chisel into the seam of the bearing and knuckle. Works not bad. Do it 180 apart a bit at a time.

[@wbien6994]

Needed this info last year. I beat on a Subaru rear wheel bearing for two days.

[@jarnovilen5259]

This does not apply to Subaru rear wheel hubs. There is nothing to push against behind the stud holes. Subaru rear wheel hubs require a huge amount of elbow grease OR a suitable pull hammer and welding equipment to weld nuts to the hub and then you can use a bolt to push against the knuckle. I just used a sledgehammer and one day to get them out.

[@taylorkoopman911]

this method is great... if you have a 3 bolt assembly. 4 bolt assembly this can rarely be done

[@travissheehan6082]

Only 1 of the 8 I’ve done didn’t just pull off. I pressed it off with a bolt and it separated, still stuck on lol. Air hammer finally worked.

[@Trials-and-Tribulations]

What if you vehicle like imperza 2.5i doesn't have dust shields? Great tips I plenty random bolt washers in few boxes from old vehicles 😂

[@45eno]

In preperation of replacing both rear bearings on a Toyota Sienna I watched a handful of videos and kept seeing this method. I thought about stopping off at the hardware store that week but never did. Then I started the task. Couldn't get the hub off. Went to AutoZone and rented their slide hammer. Nothing. Decided maybe this method was going to be my next option and watched a few more videos including this one. Opted for the larger 5/8 bolts per your suggestion but they were only 3" and not fully threaded. Had to make a 2nd trip to the hardware store and swapped them for 5" fully threaded 1/2 bolts, nuts and washers. After a few turns I heard the pop and the hub was free. I then cleaned up the rusty connection points with a wire brush on a dremel. Coated the entire contact area with anti seize and installed the new hub. Noise is gone. Tomorrow I will swap the other side. Long day and I should have just bought this hardware when I drove past the store that week. It would have been much faster.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

Awesome! That’s pretty much my story. I’ve tried the other methods with no luck. This pops them loose.

[@Richard5873]

What size length bolts should I use for my 2015 Ford Explorer rear wheel bearing?

[@jeffu3248]

Wow! Living here in here in one of those rust belt states and yes. Hammering away and you make get lucky with those rusty bearings. This video is a life saver because I was looking at all types of tools to remove stuck hub bearings. About to pick up some nuts and bolts now to try this out. Will report back soon 🤞🏽

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

I hope it helped!

[@MichiganPeatMoss]

Bonus having some extra holes on this hub for the walker bolts, but great approach.

[@HowtoandReviewsOfficial]

For sure. I recently changed the wheel bearing on another one of my vehicles, and it did not have the extra holes.