Landcruiser front wheel bearings

I agree with Phil 98%, I give them a slightly heavier tap and they jump out first time. Make sure you use a drift though, don't just hit the hub.

I'll triple that :) Phils on the money!! Don't use a steel hammer as I did the first time or you'll end up with dints around the FWH.

You can't beat a good quality copper hammer for that job.

I always give the stud a few taps on the end, but as Phil has suggested, hit the outer part of the hub, adjacent to the stud. Bit of snake's pee around the area doesn't hurt either.

If you want to make the hole for the collar out of round, hit the outer edge.

The end result will be the collar wont fit properly, it will work the studs loose and then snap them leaving you in the sh1t.

Been there done that.

Cheers Steve.

Hi Steve,
I known a few that have broken the 8mm studs on 80series. Just wondering whether you've seen any of the late model 10mm studs break?
Cheers
Phil

G'day Klaus
Mate I've never heard of "dismantling spray or fluid". Could you entlighten me please? What is it used for? Suppose one gets it from Super Cheap or similar?
Thanks from the Moose

Hi Moose,
I have not yet spotted this stuff at super cheap but then, there is sooo much stuff on their shelves...
Actually, I think a place like coventrys or blackwoods is more likely to have it, even some bearing shops might have it.
I got mine from RS (RS Components Ltd), its called 'plus Gas'. A clear thin liquid that has special penetrating properties and capable to seep into tiny gaps.
You might also ask for 'penetrating fluid'.
I'm sure there are several different brands of that stuff on the market.

I also used it to free the knuckle joints of the steering linkage on my troopie, their cones took 24 hours of soaking while under pressure from a joint puller before it popped. That's one place you cannot use a hammer witout destroying something and heating is no good either as the rubber booth & grease starts burning.

The half litre metal flask my stuff came in should last for many years, being just a hobby mechanic & tinkerer.
Klaus

P.S. I just looked into my RS catalogue, they have a 200ml aerosol for $13.90, part #691-117. Also two other brands in spray cans are available but they no longer seem to sell the 500ml bottle of liquid I have.

Im with Rob....CRC and leave the nut on just at the end and tap around the hub...not to bash them out...its to get the vibrations into the metal to brake the tapered seal.

If all else fails and you have a stubborn one...get a cold chisel or a pin punch and tap the split collar radialy next to the join. This will vibrate it directly and also take the taper strain off enough to release it.

All the best.

Matt.