Front Suspension Rebuild

[00cls1camaross]

Hey everyone. I am rebuilding the front suspension on my truck and I am probably going to probably need as much help as I can get. I am armed with 2 write-ups and some tools.

My first question is a simple one and I feel stupid for asking... How do I get these hub caps off? The passenger side keeps spinning and the drivers side won't budge at all. Any advice?

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[SCOTTYINWV]

That hub cap pushes through the back side of the wheel. (Or at least it looks so on my cell) remove the wheel and it should come off.

 

[polar]

That's what I'm thinking amso


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[00cls1camaross]

Yeah. I just removed the wheel and it popped out from the back. We'll see if my 1/2 ratchet can break loose this axle bolt.

 

[SCOTTYINWV]

You will need a piece of pipe to use as a breaker bar. 2 to 3 feet will provide a ton of leverage. Honestly the biggest you can use is better though. I've used 10 ft bars before

 

[454cid]

Yeah. I just removed the wheel and it popped out from the back. We'll see if my 1/2 ratchet can break loose this axle bolt.

If it does, replace your hubs, as the nut was too loose, and the bearings are toast. I use a 24" breaker bar. The first time I did it, I had to use heat, too.

 

[00cls1camaross]

There was not a chance in hell I could break that nut off with a 1/2 ratchet. I went and got a breaker bar and I had trouble using that. I sprayed both sides with PB blaster.

The socket that I got for the axle bolt isn't that snug, honestly it has more play that I would expect. I had trouble keeping the socket on the nut because I was trying to loosen it while the tire was on the ground. I got frustrated so I am done for the day. I will try again tomorrow.

 

[SkyHighColorado]

I used an air impact gun and my map gas blow torch. It took a while but they did come off eventually. 150 PSI was needed.

 

[454cid]

The socket that I got for the axle bolt isn't that snug, honestly it has more play that I would expect. I had trouble keeping the socket on the nut because I was trying to loosen it while the tire was on the ground. I got frustrated so I am done for the day. I will try again tomorrow.

Everyone says 36mm. I find that a 35mm is better. I think the instructions for the new CV shaft that I bought even specified 35mm.

The 35mm socket will need to be tapped onto the OEM nut with a brass hammer.

 

[00cls1camaross]

So I got the nut off and the caliper. How are the rotors supposed to come off? Just slide off the lug nuts? Mine seem to be fused to the hub.