03 Front Wheel Hub Bearings

[03Explo20]

I'll be changing these out this weekend and was wondering if I'm going to be able to break the unit free from the knuckle without using any special tools like a slide hammer or hub puller??? Would a good old fashioned 3# sledge do the trick?

 

[apenland01]

One of mine came off with just a few taps, but the other (bad side) required a puller. I got the puller using the free rental at Autozone.

EDIT: Also, use a thin metal scraper to break the sealant between the hub and knuckle. It will help with removal.

 

[03Explo20]

Did both fronts today and it took maybe two hours. The entire hub came right off with just a few taps with the 3# sledge.

Just a quick question on the axle nut. 184 ft-lbs of torque on these, did I read that right in the sticky help post above???

 

[EXPLORER04]

Just a quick question on the axle nut. 184 ft-lbs of torque on these, did I read that right in the sticky help post above???

Correct on the 184 ft/lbs