quick question on TTB dana 44
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quick question on TTB dana 44
Workin on a buddies f250 and we replacing the ball joints. On the driver side knuckle we are stuck trying to remove the spindle off there. So we can get the axle shaft and u joints out of the way. We took the nuts of the studs and its frozen up. We tried hitting it and no luck. I know u guys are very creative so any ideas on how to get it off??
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Take a 4x4 and put it on the front of the spindle.
Middle big hammer and smack the 4x4 5 times.
Move to the back of the spindle, repeat the above.
Some penetrant, PB Blaster, sprayed around the studs and the back of the spindle.
Repeat above.
Repeat above.
When you start to get some movement, then you can slide a chisel in the opening and smack toward the chisel.
Reverse and smack again.
Reverse and smack again.
Just make sure you only hit on the 4x4, a blow to the spindle will reduce it to scrap metal.
If you have a spare spindle nut, you could run it 1/2 way on the threads for extra protection.
When you are ready to reinstall, paint the back of the spindle and mating surface with Never Sieze.
Good luck.
Middle big hammer and smack the 4x4 5 times.
Move to the back of the spindle, repeat the above.
Some penetrant, PB Blaster, sprayed around the studs and the back of the spindle.
Repeat above.
Repeat above.
When you start to get some movement, then you can slide a chisel in the opening and smack toward the chisel.
Reverse and smack again.
Reverse and smack again.
Just make sure you only hit on the 4x4, a blow to the spindle will reduce it to scrap metal.
If you have a spare spindle nut, you could run it 1/2 way on the threads for extra protection.
When you are ready to reinstall, paint the back of the spindle and mating surface with Never Sieze.
Good luck.
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The only problem with that is the axle shaft is still in the spindle. So if I where to hit the front, it would hit the shaft
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Last year I had to change what I am sure was a 1997 U joint in my 97 350.
Short handle 8 pound sledge and a 4x4 that was not looking very good when the spindle finally came loose.
Hit the end of the spindle up, down, forward and backward.
Forward and backward works best if you turn the wheels left for backward, right for forward to get the best swing on the hammer without hitting the fender on the drivers side.
Reverse that for the passenger side.
Short handle 8 pound sledge and a 4x4 that was not looking very good when the spindle finally came loose.
Hit the end of the spindle up, down, forward and backward.
Forward and backward works best if you turn the wheels left for backward, right for forward to get the best swing on the hammer without hitting the fender on the drivers side.
Reverse that for the passenger side.
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A lead hammer is VERY handy, as well. You can beat the snot out of anything with a lead hammer and not cause any damage to the threads/part, as the lead will just conform to the item being beat on.
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