Does anyone know what tool I can use to remove the back half of my wheel bearing on front of '06 Ford Escape? It split in half as I was pulling the hub off. Its stuck with axel inside of it. HELP!!!
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Actually the axle is free but the bearing is stuck to the housing. I didn't know if there was some kind of puller the could straddle the axle, if you will, and reach inside to the back of the bearing due to limited access from the rear
Rent a slide hammer and bearing puller. O'Reilys' lends them for free. I just used one of theirs myself.
I rented a bearing puller yesterday at autozone. It as one that hooks onto the lugs. Is there another kind that could get past the axel? I just tried to get a gear puller in there with legs reversed and couldn't slide by the axel
Maybe you will have to pull the axle out to get the clearance you need.
Got the axle out and tomorrow I think I'll be back on the road. I'll keep you guys posted. Thanks a lot for your help today!!