How to get the front wheel bearings off after it was heated on. 1993 ford aerostar minivan.

Asked by Suzanne Jan 29, 2015 at 01:55 PM about the 1993 Ford Aerostar XL Passenger Van RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Can you text me the answer at (928)
208-9289 please.  Thank you.

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Can't do text. I suspect you are referring to the bearings inner race. If the bearing got so hot that it's siezed ... there is a good chance you removed the temper (hardness) in the spindle. If it got so hot the the inly way I know of to get it off is ether a Dremel or Dumore high speed grinder using a 1/32" waiffer cutter and a steady hand. The wheel will cut a 1/32 slot at a right angle on the race and you can drive a wedge into the cut. The bearing will snap in half. U gotta know what you are doing ,,, and U gotta be careful and above all .... wear safety glasses

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