Sterling Meritor rear hub repair broken studs that hold axle in place

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Sterling Meritor rear hub repair broken a studs that hold axle in place fixing two broken studs on a big rig dump truck wheel hub. Hello my name is Mike and I'm the owner operator at TCM & Excavating also known as Dirt Boss please leave a comment and tell me what you think!
#wheelstuds #axlestuds #hubstuds
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[@tomgluth4254]

Like so many other skilled tradesmen/company owner-operators, you do an INCREDIBLE amount of in-house repairs ! I fully understand that to run trucks and or equipment off to a garage is both expensive and ties up equipment sitting at a shop yard waiting to be worked on, instead of you getting it done and said equipment working FOR you. Wow, makes for a long day ! Great videos, very interesting !

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Bud

[@lloydholt6511]

Something I learned about studding and bolting during my career in the Navy. A little never-seize on those bolt threads will help you the next time you need to remove them. Works even better on hot end exhaust bolting. Just an old man thinking out loud lol. I enjoyed your videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks for the tip and watching!

[@jimmydickson8854]

It’s a tuff life running equipment there’s always some thing needs fixed your a hard working guy with a lot of knowlage on a broad spectrum of things I take my hat of to you sir for what I see you do in your videos ,you always try to stay positive ,I wish you well in your buisiness. So you can afford a big shop to get you out of the weather ,enjoy a cold beer at the end of the day for you effort ,old jimmy australia

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Me too thanks Jimmy!!

[@fulltiltgrading8366]

You are a man of many talents. Not to often you see someone that is good at so many things. Nice job 👍🏻

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thank you so much FTG!! 💪

[@user-cp4jb5oz4c]

Excellent👍 alot of work,!! time 4 a Brew!!

[@alkinkade]

Retired Trucker, Million Miler.... 3 years ago. Stick me with a fork, done.... Thank a Trucker Stay Blessed and Safe Safe...

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Nice !

[@davidavi8554]

Man i've watched 2 of your channels so far and I've learned alot from you. You do the things I thought impossible for an Owner Operator, amazing good work.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Dave I appreciate that !

[@fst209]

Very good job Thanks Keep doing

[@davidnull5590]

Ask Santa for a wheel dolly and a thread chaser for Christmas, it'll save your back. Thanks for the video.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

David I hear ya there! Thanks for watching

[@williammcveigh101]

Great work enjoyed it very much

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Man

[@oldman6495]

The holes in the lock washer are off center. If you can't get them to line up where you want them. Flip the washer over and the holes will be half off, splitting the distance to the next hole. Always go to the next looser hole, never the next tighter hole. Better a hair loose than a hair tight. More so on lighter axles. CHEERS

[@DIRT-BOSS]

got ya thanks for the tip

[@RampFisha]

better hair loose? When I was taught , it was. better a hair tight. Im just starting out, I check end play at the end to be sure.

[@leifwilson7053]

The proper way to adjust that type of wheel bearing is to seat the bearing as you showed, then back off the nut 1 turn then torque to 50 Ft# and back off 1/4 turn. Install dowel washer and lock nut . Torque lock nut 300-400 FT#. This procedure can be found on the internet by bearing and hub manufactures. It is the only method that will hold up in court if there is a accident!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

You are correct sir! Thanks for the info!

[@tuffywarner586]

I agree with Darren Steele, anytime I replaced bearings or pulled the rotors off any of my vehicles, when reinstalling bearings, I always repacked the new bearings with grease. Here, he just placed the bearings in the drum and then the seal. No good. Bearings won't last long.

[@jonathanhageman150]

I m so glad I found ur channel I have learned so much. Never thought about that welding trick with copper and studs.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks man

[@Anonymous..VQ3.5Lg35]

So helpful!! Great video

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Your welcome please subscribe!!

[@jerrygilles9612]

I would think they make an easy-out long enough for that hub. But maybe not . Great video . Really enjoy these . I was a OTH driver for 38 years , always company trucks , but I have worked on them some also on occasion. .

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes probably thanks bud

[@ronniefrizado1279]

Very nice job even went as far as the valve stems 6 to 12 but one thing i would have done would be puting a little rearend grease in the vally of the hub between the bearings so they wont have a dry start diesel is ok for lub but it also cleans and washes do it cleand out what ever 90 weight off them just a trick my dad when i was a boy lerning showed me it hyst stuck with me through out the years of life i pass it on to my kids and the people who like to learn sure its alright but it just a pet peave of mine i lern that dad was right more then wrong never to old he said to lern love ya dad rip iam 62 now and still lerning thats why i watch these videos to learn what i didnt know or a better way of doing the job geat techneak my good mad i like your dot video too doing the walking beam spring repair

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Ronnie appreciate the story! Going to start doing the grease on the bearings everybody's recommending it!

[@louisianadirt2188]

Boss this is a very informative video, I've never seen anybody try to take a stud out that away. Thanks for sharing Stay safe Dwayne

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Dwayne I've been doing them like that for years it does work.. Hopefully this video help someone with a doing hub install ect. Thanks!

[@KyleStanulis]

Learned so much from this video! Thanks

[@DIRT-BOSS]

You're welcome Kyle keep watching!

[@DarthHintz]

you could try a left handed drill bit to remove those broken studs. sometimes it bites on the stud and pulls it out.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

good tip thanks!

[@mmanut]

SOLID REPAIR, NICE JOB ‼️‼️‼️Vinny 🇺🇸

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks man 💪🏼

[@jmac88022]

I gotta do the hub on my f150. Watching this video will make my job feel like a walk in the park. I like the pro tips man. The one with the hub cover holding the hub and how you used diesel to lube and clean the bearing. Hey Madman. Next time you weld a nut to the copper try welding a thick washer to it first then weld the nut to the washer. Awesome video bro!!! 🇺🇸

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thank you J Mac!

[@robpeters5204]

You never use diesel fuel to lubricate the spindle surface for the seal to go back on. It can swell the rubber in the seal and weaken it causing possible leaks in the future shortening its life.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Didn't know that thanks for the tip

[@matthewtaylor3308]

I’ve broken driver’s side wheel studs on a ‘63 Pontiac Bonneville Ambulance... I had to replace both driver’s side tires when the old ones quit holding air while it was on my trailer... I knew about left-handed studs, however the front ones were regular, and I didn’t bother to check the rear ones... so I proceeded to snap two of the remaining 4 studs right off... I replaced those with regular studs to match the front ones. I wonder why there was already one that was broken...

[@DIRT-BOSS]

I mentioned it in video I snapped it with a big air gun thanks

[@alkinkade]

Good Job

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Al

[@imysteryman]

I have never scene the copper tube trick, I will be trying that one thanks for sharing. As long at the rear axle is full, pull the truck into a spot where that wheel is lower and the lube will flow out to the bearings, I always added some to the hub before installing the outer bearing to be on the safe side. I see someone else left the correct procedure on tightening the bearing nuts. One thing to keep in mind is the fact that there is a bit of play in the bearing nut on the threads, so if the inner bearing is set so there is no free play in the bearings, when the outer nut is tightened it will push the inner nut over a few thousands and the bearings will be running to tight. They will be preloaded, just as if the truck had a load on it when empty. As far as easy outs go never use them, because when you brake one off then you are really screwed. Yes I clicked the like button.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

thanks my buddy

[@andysukosd8177]

Great videos, happy I found your Channel.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Glad you like them!

[@SnowDog080]

Very informative. Can do attitude. That's what made America great! Learned a lot. Thanks. Hi from SW Florida

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks buddy

[@henryg683]

I use a plumbers b tank after you welded heat up the hub at or below the break and that loosens the rust works for me a lot of times!!!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks for tip!

[@OldCrowsClassicCars]

Nice job

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks

[@ozzstars_cars]

Nice job getting her back on the road.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Bud

[@thomaswarmouth2551]

Well well young man you've done a very good job I don't know how long you been on the air this is first time I've seen your video but you had done your pre-trip you may have noticed this especially with your Springs being self-employed owning your own truck you have a job to do we have to get out there and do it so I do not hold that against you but I really did like your video thanks

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks a ton!

[@1man1woman65]

Great video. I saw on another U-tube channel where they placed a flat washer under the nut to be welded, helps to keep the weld inside the nut and not spread out. I noticed you had a one nut with a built in washer (flange nut) so that might even be better. Haven't tried this but just an FYI. Again very good video. Stanley

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Stanley much appreciated feedback! Mike

[@lesliegrahambettley8136]

Hi maty just started watching your videos your the same as me I’m a od with a concrete mixer in the uk 🇬🇧 your having the same problem with wheels and hubs & DOT love what your doing regards Les northwales 🇬🇧 uk 🇬🇧🇬🇧👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🆒👌🏼🇺🇸❤️

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks buddy stay safe!

[@Caeser194]

For the wedges/cones we use a air chisel,just enough to vibrate them out to grab them

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Nice tip thanks!

[@Caeser194]

@@DIRT-BOSS makes it alot easier/quicker as you know they fight ya

[@tsitom3461]

Thanks for the video bro. I liked it.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks buddy

[@dalepremo3695]

That was amazing and a great video in every way. Shows how it goes in real life. Those welds almost worked but I was betting a good machine shop would get it and they did. Had to laugh over the "shiny new on this old truck" comment! I know you already answered this about the bearing lubrication from the gear oil, but I always thought they should be packed with grease first. No?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Dale no Grease strictly 80/90 gear oil grease would stop the flow of the oil. Other scenarios where there's not an oil bath then yes you do pack them with grease but these trucks have oil baths on all axles including front. I'm sure in the future I'll have video footage of me welding Frozen studs out of something I've done it multiple times! Have a great Sunday! 🌞

[@J.R.in_WV]

My old truck takes grease in the steer axle bearings only, never seen a modern (post 1950’s) drive axle on a truck that uses grease, always gear oil. Easy way to tell on front is if you have solid steel bearing caps it takes grease, if they’re the see through type with a fill plug they take gear oil.

[@dalepremo3695]

@@J.R.in_WV Good tip - many thanks!

[@seanhaggerty4272]

You could use a 10 lb slide hammer to remove those rear seal and bearing

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks

[@MrJeast]

I enjoy watching the how to videos. First time I watched I was thinking you sound like someone I've heard before. To me you and Jay cutler the bodybuilding sound similar and he is from MA

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Too funny I'll have to check Jay out! Thanks

[@dmax7255]

Very good video thanks for sharing

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thank you!

[@scottwall4669]

Fantastic ! Thank you!!!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks bud

[@bowesman1000]

only suggestion you might want to throw out to your subs is when you are prying the seal out, try not to mash the one and only spot where the part number is. your parts counter person will love you if they have that number. you could never get the right one the first time by application.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

💯 thanks

[@jorgeolvera5511]

pero m gusta tu canal y más que los trabajos los ases tu...gracias d hay aprendo...

[@jorgeolvera5511]

que tal amigo...soy de estado d qeretaro,,saludos muy buenos tips y tus vídeos,miro tus vídeos,,disculpa no hablo Inglés

[@charlieknox6706]

nicely done.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks

[@rjuhl2007]

A furniture dolly makes taking the drums off and putting them on easier on the back and elbows.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

thanks

[@henryg683]

Try snap on or matco hyper drill bits for tapping I’m told that they cut like butter!!!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes I got to invest in some better tools

[@roberttimby]

Try using Heli. Coils or inserts all you have to do is drill, tap the hole and insert the treaded insert.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks for the tip Good idea

[@terrellscaife2411]

Hey man nice work

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks buddy

[@alexisdeville3605]

Did you check the gear Lube in the rear end?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes topped it off after procedure

[@Dusty2112]

Nice Job

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks bud

[@tuffywarner586]

Just thinking, i could be wrong. Once that jack lets down the truck, the oil should lube the bearings?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

yes thats the method! tanks for watching!

[@kdel9776]

if you flip dowel washer it will index on the pin or real close

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks

[@daleolson3506]

Cage the brake chamber and you won't need air.your lower brake shoe looks like it's shot.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks for the tip!

[@drewzavasky2562]

i gotta say i like ur style... you seem like a grouch at first but after watching awhile ... your just getting shit done... and thats what matters

[@DIRT-BOSS]

lol thanks bud! get it done!

[@markrepola7444]

Great video!! Putting back on half-ton truck tires kicks my butt at times. You gotta have beast mode going on to mount them beasts.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yeah there are pain in the rump!

[@petercrawley4502]

what dont you pack the bearings with grease before you lock them in?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

So that's a good question that I answered multiple times manufacture specifications don't require That is an oil bath The pumpkin is full of gear oil The minute you lower the jack it all fills the hub and bearing. if you pack it with grease you will starve the bearing from oil.

[@kevinchesnut8832]

Did you forget to put gear oil in the hub before you put your outer bearing in ??

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Now when you lower the axle it fills from the pumpkin.. just hop off the pumpkin

[@patrickpk6299]

Cool welding trick w the copper pipe...gotta try that

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes i wish i had more time to mess with it cause it does work well.

[@electricsnut]

Is diesel an acceptable lubricant instead of packing grease into the bearing?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

The diesel was a cleaner soon as You lower the truck the axle fills with gear oil then I top the gear oil off in the pumpkin also it's not recommended to pack those bearings as it will starve the bearing for oil.

[@electricsnut]

@@DIRT-BOSS ah makes sense! Wasnt aware they were in an oil bath :)

[@marksleeper3752]

great vid nice info

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Bud

[@royyazzie6028]

Can't see what your doing because of all the shadow hiding the scene remember that Dirt Boss BAD PHOTO SHOT there until the sunlight coming about

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Taken noted!

[@douglassmith5898]

you did not get the race out for front or the back you must always need the matched set of race and bearings

[@DIRT-BOSS]

but i used same bearings

[@royceanderson4904]

Why did you NOT pack your Barrings and inner Hub ? Why did you go streght from the Diesel Fuel to assembly without rinsing the DF off the parts with Water and Blowing the Water off and Packing the Barrings?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

I never put bearings in water unless I drop it in dirt.. also the diesel fuel is a lubricant so it is safe to put in.. manufacture specs don't recommend the grease because it could starve the bearing from oil..

[@royceanderson4904]

@@DIRT-BOSS I Started packing barrings and doing big Truck Break Job's at age 11 and have done Hundereds. I've never seen it done your way before and I'm currently 60 year's old. But if it's been working out for you I am happy for you. Keep fixing your equipment and Never pay another Man to fix anything that you can fix unless your time is More valuably spent doing other Work. Great Video and good luck avoiding DOT, They Suck.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

@@royceanderson4904 thanks!

[@jamesedmond3351]

Called a budd socket.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks

[@bertfromnz9069]

you could have flipped the lock washer around as its not symetric

[@DIRT-BOSS]

I hear ya i like everything the same as it came out

[@pvp64]

I don't work on trucks and never will, but I find your videos very enjoyable.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks so much!

[@Dirthauler65]

Now the bearing race is full of weld spatter.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

No no no That doesn't stick with all the oil on it and I cleaned everything out 10 times over! Thanks for watching

[@Dirthauler65]

@@DIRT-BOSS Got ya!..Just started watching your vids, I really enjoy them!!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

@@Dirthauler65 Thanks man I appreciate it just filming what I do!

[@isaaccharles4051]

What size axle nut socket you used on that set up

[@DIRT-BOSS]

I dont recall the size i would say big...lol sorry

[@tirsocorgos3994]

It is not the rigth to lube your seal with diesel it with expand the rubber seal..

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks for the tip

[@llewellynbyron]

you also shouldn't lube the spindle where the wheel seal sits... you want it dry to avoid spinning the seal and damaging the spindle.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

@@llewellynbyron got ya I just thought I didn't want to rip the seal going on?

[@llewellynbyron]

@@DIRT-BOSS it won't rip and if your gonna lubricate a 2 piece seal with anything use something like p80 which is water based and dissipates shortly after application but honestly dry is best.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

@@llewellynbyron 10/4 👍🏼 thanks

[@jefferysmith5280]

Get u a set of mac rbrt extractors

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks

[@waiting4aliens]

no locktight for studs?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Nope guess not.. Thanks for watching

[@peterhale433]

If you have never done it, leave it to the trained professionals.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

I hear you owner operator special

[@davidhoffmann9215]

Welding spatter on the bearing race. Not a good idea

[@DIRT-BOSS]

never stuck on oil all good thanks for watching

[@0dbm]

Your go a run that tire?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

truck got all new tires next week

[@0dbm]

Thanks

[@125sm3]

Great repair video, must save a fortune in doing repairs yourself.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes sir.. got to do what you got to do learn learn learn is key!

[@danielbrown8602]

How come you didn't drill a hole and try to extract with and extractors yourself?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

I did before the video even started and broke the easy out off in there!

[@danielbrown8602]

That sucks. Good work though.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

@@danielbrown8602 thanks bud

[@aussiedirtmover]

Interesting repair why didnt you pack the bearings with grease runing beatings without packing them is asking for trouble the bearings can get very hot by the time the diff oil gets to them so safest way is use some grease saves any stress of failed bearings happening..😀😀😀 Be careful like you learned leave the air gun on the bench when tightening somethings lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣slow an steady wins the race well done you checked wheel stud tension after using the air gun seen many wheels fall off from lazy air gun users 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Good points but I disagree on the packing with Grease .. as soon as you take the truck off the Jack oil is halfway up on that bearing.. if you pack grease in there you starve the bearing from oil. Thanks for your imput!

[@aussiedirtmover]

@@DIRT-BOSS Whatever works for you is fine like I said seen others do it your way and destroy things. We all do things different grease is cheap. What realy makes it worse is the camber on the road oil tends to run to the lowest side leaving the other side dry if it hasnt been on level surface long enough after the repair to allow the oil to work its way through to the bearings gear oil travels slow. Be safe keep up the good work 😀😀😀😀🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺😀😀😀

[@jddiesel7409]

@@DIRT-BOSS absolutely. The grease displaces the area oil would go. Put the hub on, pre fill the cavity, put the outer bearing on. I top the diff oil off and then jack up the opposing side so oil will fill that hub up for sure. You're doing fine.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

@@jddiesel7409 Thanks man That's exactly what I did!

[@jddiesel7409]

@@DIRT-BOSS I would say ditch the diesel. It's a good cleaner, not so good as a pre lube on wheel bearings and the seal. It'll be displaced and ultimately not make a difference. But ya know, KZbin gotta tell what I think 😉. Nice to see an owner working on his own equipment and having good results. Keep up the good work.

[@waiting4aliens]

stuff a rag in the axle next time no jackstand, darn.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Nice tip Thanks for watching

[@isaaccharles4051]

Nice work dirt boss I was wondering can I get a t shirt with your company name on it sent to me thanks

[@TheGreatdane56]

Good. "SAFETY JACKSTAND" NOT dam glad I'm not working under that or around it

[@DIRT-BOSS]

I had it blocked up with cribbing

[@TheGreatdane56]

All Video showed was the bottle jack holding it up. No cribbing was evident But whatever your body parts

[@FromLandVegemiteSamich]

You could have ran it with some goop on the axle seal until a new hub arrived if you needed to use the truck

[@DIRT-BOSS]

I hear ya 😁

[@alexisdeville3605]

They are not bolts they are studs.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Correct!

[@daronsteele7976]

You started your bearings dry. Not good

[@DIRT-BOSS]

So they say! thanks for watching

[@llewellynbyron]

next time just jack up the opposite side a few inches and leave it for a few minutes... that'll fill the hub with fluid so you don't have a dry start

[@DIRT-BOSS]

@@llewellynbyron yes That's what I did and then topped off the pumpkin!

[@llewellynbyron]

@@DIRT-BOSS keep getting her done. With these crazy shop rates and half ass mechanics charging up the wazoo and taking days and sometimes even weeks to get your truck back on the road... This is the only way to survive.

[@JB-mf1zc]

You shouldn't use Jesus as a curse wood He gave you life!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Sir please put a time stamp on it cuz I don't recall saying that

[@JB-mf1zc]

@@DIRT-BOSS 3:00

[@DIRT-BOSS]

@@JB-mf1zc My bad sorry if you took offense I did say it!!!

[@tubehound69]

7:18 if the seal had arms he could do that himself 18:40 I'll leave that one alone

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Not sure what that means but thanks!

[@chrishuston1451]

You would make more money being a mechanic

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Lol I get fired!

[@tater_relocater]

What a way to mess up and make KZbin content. OMG

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Sometimes you just got to break stuff to make content...hahaha yeah right! Thanks for watching!

[@robertcowan8211]

I CANT STAND ANYMORE OF THIS BUTCHERY......................

[@DIRT-BOSS]

sorry sir thanks for trying!

[@jeremyreedtrucking.7053]

That was a great video but please do not use Jesus' name like that Thank you

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Jeremy didn't realize I did sorry if you took offense! Thanks for watching!

[@jddiesel7409]

@@DIRT-BOSS No matter what you do someone is going to bitch and moan.