Yup, I have a ball joint tool like that. Didn't need it this time, but when I have used them I still had to heat the knuckle at least 75% of the time to loosen it up.
As I mentioned, the other...
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Yup, I have a ball joint tool like that. Didn't need it this time, but when I have used them I still had to heat the knuckle at least 75% of the time to loosen it up.
As I mentioned, the other...
So I've come full circle on this one......
I just replaced the same front bearing that started this post. Unfortunately, I can no longer rent the tool (at least not locally) I used to complete...
Hey Jetfarm - sorry it took so long to respond. I suspect you figured this out by now ;). I think used an adapter from the bearing puller kit that is small enough to touch the rear of the bearing,...
Sorry for the late reply. Yes, as PR mentioned, I just pulled the lower ball joint (which I replaced anyways). You could keep going and pull the whole front hub, but its more work and you may be into...
Markstack, if you are anywhere near a Canadian Tire or Parts Source (same company), you can loan the Front Wheel Bearing kit from them, free of charge. If you have any questions, just let me know...
No problem - just glad I finally got around to doing it.
I planned on doing this write up a few months ago when I did this and took the pictures - lets see how good my memory is ;)
I hate the hub design on the Aveos. In order to get the front hubs off...