Air Hammer for removing hubs

[mikebramel]

Has anyone tried the Lisle driver for removing hubs on Jeeps and trucks?

http://www.lislecorp.com/divisions/products/?product=223&division=1&category=2

 

[Jeeper]

For jeeps, wedge a grade 8 bolt and nut between the steering knuckle and the ujoint ear. Turn the steering wheel and it will pop the hub off.

 

[Jeeper]

Found the picture to illustrate what I am talking about:

Photo courtesy of Stu-Offroad


http://www.stu-offroad.com/axle/unitbearing/unitbearing-1.htm

 

[mikebramel]

Thank you. That is a good concept. I looked at my van and dont see much to press against. 3500 gmc. thanks

 

[mikebramel]

Well I used it yesterday. The lisle 38210 set. I bought it from Carquest

http://www.tooltopia.com/lisle-38210.aspx

Couldn't imagine taking the hubs out without this set. They were rusted solid along the surface which sits in the knuckle. Two to three minutes of hammering with a CP 4444 rivet gun (clone) on the bolt flanges and they were out 1/4". Put a chisel in a took it out the rest of the way. Paid for itself easily. Highly recommended. Just put the dust shield on the right way LOL

 

[plinker]

I bought one after changing the front hub on a '99 dodge 2500. Have not used it yet, but it should work great based on what I've seen.

I think it would also work on exhaust manifold bolts/nut's (flange type) to shock them loose.

 

[wafrederick]

Then there is the socket and extension methoed used to remove the wheelbearing.Snap On makes the special tool for this,the socket and extension metheod works if you don't want to spend the money on the special tool from Snap On.Basically you break loose the wheelbearing bolts an eigth of a turn and put the right size socket with a number extensions lodging them at a sturdy area.Then you have someone start the truck up and turn the steering wheel.Basically you are using the powersteering as a hydraulic press,this works on 1994 to 2001 fullsize Dodge 4x4 trucks.

 

[Fastbird]

Has anyone tried the Lisle driver for removing hubs on Jeeps and trucks?

http://www.lislecorp.com/divisions/products/?product=223&division=1&category=2

we use a Snap-On version of these at the shop I'm currently in. those and a snappy Air hammer.........hasn't met a hub it can't remove yet.

 

[royslead]

I use the tools similar to the ones listed by Lisle - they work great. On larger vehicles, I use a large diameter piece of roundstock between the axle housing and bolts of the hub assembly.

 

[enrare]

what is the Snap-On part number?

 

[Fastbird]

Sorry.....I was mistaken. They are Matco FSH382.


Posted from my Rooted and ICS'd Rezound

 

[LA1Z24]

what is the Snap-On part number?

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...nVAKlMl6w&sig2=Fi-hZKGEtMruU7ccqs-NIQ&cad=rja

Snappys verion of the bolt/nut truck. I've used this exact tool on much more than Dodges. Another good buy!

 

[Buckgnarly]

Been thinking about this tool, wouldn't this also work with the appropriate sized socket? Asking b/c I plan on buying it from SO, figured it could pull double duty with any sized bolt for any unit bearing. Thoughts?...

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=675907&store=snapon-store&Part=PH1050

 

[plinker]

As long as the legnth isnt an issue it should work.

With the Lisle bit, you back the bolts out a few turns and use the bit to push on the head 'till it pops the hub loose.

 

[firebox40dash5]

Been thinking about this tool, wouldn't this also work with the appropriate sized socket? Asking b/c I plan on buying it from SO, figured it could pull double duty with any sized bolt for any unit bearing. Thoughts?...

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=675907&store=snapon-store&Part=PH1050

I was going to suggest that. Mayhew sells it as the "shake n' break". You can also use it to hammer on seized bolts to try to break them free or get some penetrant in.

 

[Buckgnarly]

I was going to suggest that. Mayhew sells it as the "shake n' break". You can also use it to hammer on seized bolts to try to break them free or get some penetrant in.

Awesome, you just found the maker of that Blue Point model......anyone know if Mayhew will lifetime warranty their version?

 

[mikebramel]

Yes, their is a lifetime warranty like most tools.... for defects. Not for making your moneys worth and wearing it out lol

 

[Shadowdog500]

Thanks, you just cost me $30 (delivered) for this Lisle combo set.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00396DMMA/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Chris

 

[enrare]

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...nVAKlMl6w&sig2=Fi-hZKGEtMruU7ccqs-NIQ&cad=rja

Snappys verion of the bolt/nut truck. I've used this exact tool on much more than Dodges. Another good buy!

My 95 Dodge 4x4 diesel with the Dana 60 has 12 point bolt heads on the hub units. That Snappy tool looks to be made for 6pt bolts or am I missing something?

 

[Buckgnarly]

My 95 Dodge 4x4 diesel with the Dana 60 has 12 point bolt heads on the hub units. That Snappy tool looks to be made for 6pt bolts or am I missing something?

Yes, it has a 1/2 or 3/8 drive end, depending on which model you buy. You can use any socket you want.

 

[mikebramel]

I looked at my van and dont see much to press against.

Did you click on the original link? It has nothing to do with pressing against anything. The air hammer is used against the flange of the bolt