Removing wheel bearing/hub

Westwood8055 · Apr 23, 2014

Hi, I'm after a little advice, my wheel bearing knackered last week,I've got the replacement ready to fit but upon removing the wheel/centre hub the bearing has welded itself to the stub axle, and am unable to remove stub axle or hub, any one had this happen? And how did you go about removing it without dismantling the axle? Cheers in advance

Kwakerman · Apr 23, 2014

You will need a cutting / grinder disk to cut a diagonal groove in the inner race (nearly to full depth) then use a cold chisel to split it along the groove. If it has welded to the stub then the stub itself might be toast too !

Westwood8055 · Apr 23, 2014

What's the best tool to use for the job? Got 4" angle grinder but doubt I will be able to gain access with it

SmileySteve · Apr 23, 2014

Worth using blow torch / heat gun as have had success in the past using heat to loosen up stubborn bearings / fittings etc.
Usually still needs a bit of brute force but worth a try...make sure you cant set light to stuff though!!!

blue beasty · Apr 23, 2014

SmileySteve said:
Worth using blow torch / heat gun as have had success in the past using heat to loosen up stubborn bearings / fittings etc.
Usually still needs a bit of brute force but worth a try...make sure you cant set light to stuff though!!!

+1 heats your best first option. Failing that you'll have to pull the hub off over the bearing to get at the inner race. Can be a right PITA as you usually need to lever it in at least 3 places at once.

Kwakerman · Apr 23, 2014

Ah may have misread your original post, do you mean the outer bearing (under the nut) as opposed to the inner (by the grease seal)?

Westwood8055 · Apr 23, 2014

Will get some gas for the blowtorch and try the heat method, tried pulling hub but it ain't budging!! I will perservere with it before I launch a full on assault and chop the f##ka up,
Which I don't wanna do! Trying to keep costs down!

Westwood8055 · Apr 24, 2014

Does anyone know the correct part number for the front hub it's a 1990 defender 90 2.5d
I don't want to order the wrong un, cheers

fanatic · Apr 24, 2014

Front of axle on tube is axle number

Or go by chassis number if the axles are original.

jamesmartin · Apr 24, 2014

front hub should be frc6139 and stub axle frc4320 providing its original axle

Westwood8055 · Apr 24, 2014

Cheers I believe its still original,
I was looking at the correct items after all

Westwood8055 · Apr 24, 2014

Ok what brand is the best choice? They start at £30 for a all makes, bearmach £60 or landrover £130 all come with 12 month guarantee.
Will bearmach be a good option or should I replace with lr oem?

timtheenchanteruk · Apr 24, 2014

Land Rover Parts and Spares Direct

I usually buy the OEM from these guys, make doesnt matter if its OEM cos it came from the same factory, just reboxed. (same as LR original buit without extra ££ for a box with an LR badge on it.)

Id guess at the £60 version, but id check.
if you dont get from LRdirect, just make sure its OEM and check for the "G" on the end of the part number when it arrives.

Westwood8055 · Apr 24, 2014

timtheenchanteruk said:
Land Rover Parts and Spares Direct

I usually buy the OEM from these guys, make doesnt matter if its OEM cos it came from the same factory, just reboxed. (same as LR original buit without extra ££ for a box with an LR badge on it.)

Id guess at the £60 version, but id check.
if you dont get from LRdirect, just make sure its OEM and check for the "G" on the end of the part number when it arrives.

Yes that's the website I was looking at, will go for the bearmach it's a reputable brand & with 12 months guarantee should be ok, I hope!

Oldseadog · Apr 24, 2014

Am I missing something here?

Is it a front or back stub axle?

Have you managed to get the hub off?

From previous comments I am under the impression that the outer bearing race is welded to the stub, and you can't get the hub off.

Please clarify!

Westwood8055 · Apr 24, 2014

That's correct oldseadog, front hub won't budge so I'm going to chop it off and replace as it will prob be damaged anyway

Oldseadog · Apr 24, 2014

So it's a replacement stub axle, hub, bearings and oil seals?

Not too difficult a job as long as you can get the hub off to get to the bolts.

This is where you find that you can't undo the brake caliper

aaronmorris · Apr 24, 2014

Had it bofore Osd that's when yer split the caliper in two

Oldseadog · Apr 24, 2014

That's OK as long as you have a gasket set on hand!

Westwood8055 · Apr 24, 2014

Ordering all parts this aft when I've finished working, fed up of the bloody thing it's one thing after another at the moment

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