[Donda]

I have everything apart except removing the race. Searched and found that I if take a screwdriver and "Tap" they will come out. I did a little more than tap and they did'nt budge. Tapped even harder and no luck. Soaked with PB Blaster and no luck. Do I attempt heat, or is this not a good idea?

 

[4CrawlR]

I use a long brass drift or punch, go in from the opposite side and hit the race in the little notch in the casting. Sometimes you need to hit one side, then the other as the race comes out.

http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/AxleRebuild.shtml

 

[Donda]

I'll give it a shot. Thanks!

 

[Derek3dbb]

i did the same thing, used a punch and went from side to side...it took alot more than just a few taps though.

 

[Izeloz]

Ditto on smacking them repeatedly and hard from the other side. I never did understand why you should use a brass drift, though. I used a big flatblade screwdriver and it worked fine. If you're taking them out to replace them, why worry about damaging them? As long as you're careful about not hitting the knuckle itself I see no reason not to use any handy thing laying around to pound them out. When in doubt, hit it harder.