D50 spindles
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Tuned
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D50 spindles
I'm replacing front bearings and races, I thought I'd replace the spindle bearings and seals too since they have probably never seen any service since new.
Is there a trick to get the spindles off ? Mine seem like their welded on. PB Blaster and a dead blow hammer aren't doing the job.
Is there a trick to get the spindles off ? Mine seem like their welded on. PB Blaster and a dead blow hammer aren't doing the job.
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Southern West Virginia
There is a step flange on the back of the spindle that goes through the hole in the knuckle. That's where they get stuck. Just gotta keep soaking and pounding. I have turned the wheels all the way to one side and used a long punch and hammer to hit them from the back, but it's hard to do.
Fleet Owner
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From: Gilbert, PA
They make a tool for a slide hammer. It threads onto the spindle than you use the slide hammer to pull them off. Works like a charm and doesn't risk ruining anything
OEM/4WD spindle puller (27104) | 4WD Spindle Puller | AutoZone.com
OEM/4WD spindle puller (27104) | 4WD Spindle Puller | AutoZone.com
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From: Austin, TX
Get the tool that Brad linked to. I pulled the spindles on my D44 with a couple hammers, punches, and screw drivers. it took almost all day just to get them off that way.
I used the slide hammer attachment on the last D50 I did and it took three good hits with the slide hammer on each side.. so 10 seconds per side? Lol
I used the slide hammer attachment on the last D50 I did and it took three good hits with the slide hammer on each side.. so 10 seconds per side? Lol
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Exactly. For $30 to save on HOURS worth of work, I'll do it every time
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