Argh !!! Stuck wheel bearing!! Help

[mark a. chew]

Trying to replace the hub bearing on my left front corner. Having a hell of a time breaking lose the hub. All the bolts are out. Any suggestions??

[95naSTA]

I'm not sure if there's room but you could thread in one of the bolts in through the back so it's a few mm from seated, put a socket and extension on it and bump it with a mini sledge.

[96 SSEi]

get a thin flat screwdriver anound hub assembly working all the way around evenly
lightly pry about 1 mm / 1 thousands of inch at a time in one spot. then work your way around the hub - nice and slowly - keep it even

[95naSTA]

^^ Be careful with that mating surface since it's aluminum and soft.

[nos4blood70]

Let that thing eat some PB Blaster for an hour or two, that has never failed me yet.

[Archon]

I used a slide hammer to get them off. You can probably rent one.

[mark a. chew]

Well I have been soaking it with PB Blaster for two days. And I spray where the axle nut was up through the splines and also where it mated with the knuckle. This car was bought in Michigan so I imagine the winters of salt isn't doing me any favors. This actually is not on my Bonneville GXP, it's on my 'O8 Grand Prix GXP. The Bonneville was definitely easier, I was drinking beer in under an hour. Lol. Thanks Guys for the help!!! I will try everything suggested. Will keep you posted.

[mark a. chew]

So how does the speed sensor connector and wire go through the hub. With the drive axle attached.

[95naSTA]

Don't you just put the connector through, then seat the hub on the axle splines after?

[mark a. chew]

That's kinda what I thought, but figured I would ask. There just doesn't seem like there is enough room with the axle shaft attached. Can I move the axle and cv joint around to get the connector through there??

[96 SSEi]

yes, try moving the wheel and see if you can wiggle it through - last ditch attempt - you could cut the connector off and reconnect once you got it through.

[95naSTA]

The axle nut should be undone at this point, giving you enough room. The axle can also compress toward the trans a bit too.