Number 61 in this picture is frozen solid to the knuckle. Whats a good method for extraction?

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/60_front/Dodge%20Dana%2060%20front%20exploded.jpg

 

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Rog

 

thats easy, the spindles get stuck all the time, all you need is a heavy hammer with a small enough head to whack the spindle between where the bearing races ride. usually a 3-5 pound short handled sledge works good or a big **** ball pean hammer, it will pop off after a few whacks in different directions. just dont smack the bearing races, other than that a few knciks in the center wont hurt a thing

 

X 2 to what c00n said he's smart know's what he's saying and that's usually what I do to

 

My spindle was magic rust-welded by aliens to the knuckle. I tried the 3lb hammer trick to no avail. I tried an 8lb sledge, more PB, punches, chisels, a torch, block of wood and a roll of duct tape at the end of the spindle for better pounding leverage and to not damage threads. IT FINALLY BROKE FREE!!! I think the spindle is toast anyhow after all the abuse.
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Beat all the studs out of the knuckle before hitting the spindle, it should come off a lot easier. The knuckle cleans up easier with them out too......The magic rust-weld alien is a biatch