A front wheel bearing went out on my 2001 Surburban 1500 4x4. It's a sealed bearing, which means you have to replace the entire bearing/hub assembly. $150 just for the part. :crybaby:
Here's the problem: All the bolts are out, I'm able to slide the axle splines freely (remember, 4x4), but the damn hub is stuck like it's welded to the steering knuckle.
Anybody ever deal with this before? Any suggesitons? I've soaked it overnight with WD40 and it's no better. I beat the living snot out of it with a 5# dead blow hammer (and destroyed the hammer). The only thing I can think of now is to heat the knuckle with a torch and hope it expands enough to release the hub. There's no room to stick a tie rod separator (pickle fork) between them.
I'm stumped, and I've got to get back on the road. It'll take all of 5 minutes once I get the stupid thing loose.
Here's the problem: All the bolts are out, I'm able to slide the axle splines freely (remember, 4x4), but the damn hub is stuck like it's welded to the steering knuckle.
Anybody ever deal with this before? Any suggesitons? I've soaked it overnight with WD40 and it's no better. I beat the living snot out of it with a 5# dead blow hammer (and destroyed the hammer). The only thing I can think of now is to heat the knuckle with a torch and hope it expands enough to release the hub. There's no room to stick a tie rod separator (pickle fork) between them.
I'm stumped, and I've got to get back on the road. It'll take all of 5 minutes once I get the stupid thing loose.