I was looking to replace my bearings and re-cut my rotors on my front axle off my 77 CJ5. The driver side went smoothly and everything came off. But on the passenger side the hub for some reason won't come off. It's not locked in and all the bolts are out. It feels like it's hanging up on something and i can't get it loose. Does anyone got any ideas on what's going on?

I've found that it's ussually the inside bearing has tried to seize onto the spindle. Try using a pry bar or a slide hammer. Once you pop out the seal the hub should come off and then you can deal with the bearing.

Originally posted by TheLakeRat:
<STRONG>Matt Hodges, Owner/HNIC
West Texas 4Wheel & Offroad
915-651-5010 or thelakerat@aol.com
6305 US Hwy 277 S.
San Angelo, Tx. 76904
www.westtexasoffroad.com (http://www.westtexasoffroad.com)

91 Wrangler,L98 350 with TBI,TH700,D300,twin stick,on board air,Hydro assist steering,SOA on 2" springs with shackle reversal front, 1/4 elipticle rear, D44 with lockright front, shaved D60R with detroit rear, Big Dog roll cage, Warn 12000 winch,38.5 SX's on 15x10 MRT bead locks, 4 girlfriends,2 miracles,3 acts of congress and lots of thrown tools
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Damn LR... that sig is getting JU'ish.... LOL

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Does this side happen to have a snap ring on it? I know it's kinda obvious, but...