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1998 Chevrolet Cavalier Repair Question


Topics covered: Axle, Axle nut, Ball joint.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on March 14, 2009

1998 Chevy Cavalier Hub and bearing assembly

Steering problem
1998 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 165000 miles

How do I remove the front hub and bearing from the steering knuckle that is rusted in?
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Answer

Replied on March 14, 2009

Remove the axle nut, remove caliper, seperate lower ball joint, pull axle out of the hub, remove three bolts holding hub to knucle and if you have to, drive it out from behind with a two hammers, place one hammer in the inner part of the hub and hit it with the other one...

Tiny Answered by merlin2021 (expert)
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Replied on March 14, 2009

how do I separate lower ball joint? I have gotten a small gap to get to the back side of the hub, but not sure a hammer will fit in it.

Tiny Response from jmza3080
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Replied on March 14, 2009

OK do you have the three bolts out? If yes and the axle nut is off, just use a slide hammer and pulley at the front side, attach it to the lug nuts and pull that way! If there is a speed sensor at the hub, disconnect it and get it out of the way...

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Replied on March 14, 2009

Yes i do, but now the front portion of the hub has come off and I cannot get the rest of it to separate from the knuckle.

Tiny Response from jmza3080
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Replied on March 15, 2009

They are not pressed in so put a bearing hook on the puller and keep pulling!

Tiny Answered by merlin2021 (expert)
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Replied on March 16, 2009

thanks, it was really rusted in. Job is done, and car is driving fine now. once again, thanks..

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Replied on March 17, 2009

OK your welcome, well done!

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