I noticed my Jeep's half shaft making a "thump thump thump" noise around turns Christmas Day and it has been off and on ever since. In order to replace it, the hub bearing assembly needs to come off. I've done the procedure a few other times before, but I used a hammer to remove the bearing; I didn't care what it looked like as long as it was off.
Folks on the web recommend a 3 jaw gear puller, but I worry that would push the half shaft back into the differential as its pulling the hub bearing assembly out and put a lot of stress on the diff carrier, ring gear etc.
Is this still the best way or is my method of thinking off?
Thanks guys and Happy New Year!
Folks on the web recommend a 3 jaw gear puller, but I worry that would push the half shaft back into the differential as its pulling the hub bearing assembly out and put a lot of stress on the diff carrier, ring gear etc.
Is this still the best way or is my method of thinking off?
Thanks guys and Happy New Year!