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2003 GMC Sierra Repair Question


Topics covered: Axle, Four wheel drive, Tool.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on February 28, 2009

2003 GMC Sierra Front hub/bearing assembly removal

Drive Train Axles Bearings problem
2003 GMC Sierra V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 55000 miles

I have the truck down to just removing the assemble I made a puller from an old half shft and a 10lb slide hammer it is still not moving and tricks?
Avatar Asked by mknoell69

Answer

Replied on February 28, 2009

There are bolts holding it on from behind, and the axle shaft needs to be pressed out of the hub with the tool, after that it should come right out...


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This is 1500HD

Tiny Answered by merlin2021 (expert)
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Replied on February 28, 2009

I have reommved the three bolts and the half shaft. The hub/ bearing assembly still isn't budging. I have made a puller out of an old half shaft that seats up against the back of the bearing with no luck. I have also sprayed it liberally with PB blaster. Any other Ideas?

Tiny Response from mknoell69
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Replied on February 28, 2009

You wont like it, but remove the knuckle and have a machine shop press it out...

Tiny Answered by merlin2021 (expert)
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Replied on February 28, 2009

I finally got it I had to take my air chisel, small sledge hammer, pry bars and my made up puller but it finally came out. Thanks for your help!

Tiny Response from mknoell69
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Replied on February 28, 2009

Blood sweat and tears!

Tiny Answered by merlin2021 (expert)
18,145 answers provided