How to Remove a Stuck Rear Hub Assembly
How to Remove a Stuck Rear Hub Assembly Due to the amount of heat generated around the axle and the usage on the wheel hub assembly, the hub assembly can adhere to the axle to the point that it gets stuck when you are trying to remove it. You can remove a stuck rear hub assembly with a little patience and persistence. The debris or grease between the wheel hub and axle often creates a vacuum, causing the hub to stick. Penetrating oil and a rubber mallet will often do the trick. Things You'll Need Wood blocks Tire tool Floor jack Jack stand Socket wrench set Wire hanger Standard screwdriver Pliers Crescent wrench Rubber mallet Liquid wrench Instructions Place the vehicle transmission in "Park" and set the emergency brake before attempting to remove the stuck rear hub assembly. Place wood blocks behind the front wheels and loosen the lug nuts one full turn on the wheel you are removing with a tire tool. Lift the rear end of the vehicle up with ...