Questions: Wheel bearing removal + brake hose

[Kyle]

Hi all,

Firstly yes this is all in need of replacement. Rotors & brake pads. Don’t inform me, I know. lol

I’m looking to remove the front wheel bearing assembly as I need to replace the CV joint on it.

As you can see in the image, theres dent/warp in the axel nut which seems to have been done to hold it in place. How do I get the axel nut off when it’s like this? Do I have to somehow pry the nut back into shape and then undo it with an impact?

The second image is of the rear assembly. As you can see there is no axel nut. It’s just a solid piece of metal. How do you go about removing this for wheel bearing replacement? Any ideas? I think there may be a bolt on the other side holding it in, not 100% sure because I can’t take a good look. Not that I need to replace this currently but out of curiosity I wouldn’t mind learning.

Lastly, just wondering how you go about freeing the brake hose from the assembly pictured. The one pictured is okay but on the left hand side, it’s brake hose is cracking and I need to replace it. I didn’t take a picture of the cracking one cause I was in this spot at the time and just took a pic of this one.

If anyone could help with these or shed any light that would be wicked!

Stay dirty,
Gp.

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[619DioFan]

Question 1 – use a punch / chisle or screwdriver and pry the bent section out of the groove section of the axle threads. use the right size socket ( depending on your car 30 to 34 mm ) to remove the axle nut. tech tip- if you don’t have an air impact then leave tire on with hub cap off , leave car on ground and use a breaker bar to loosen the nut. you will then need to remove wheel , brake assembly , disconnect lower ball joint and tie rod end in order to remove axle.

Question 2 – to get to the rear bearings , remove the center cap ( silver cap in the middle of the rotor ) there will be a nut wit cotter pin an large washer then wheel bearings.

Question 3 – remove the bolts at each end of the brake hose and pry out the retaining clip that holds it to the strut. make sure to bleed the brake system after repair.

[Dustin Hicks]

[quote=”Gp.” post=51876]….As you can see in the image, theres dent/warp in the axel nut which seems to have been done to hold it in place. How do I get the axel nut off when it’s like this? Do I have to somehow pry the nut back into shape and then undo it with an impact?

The second image is of the rear assembly. As you can see there is no axel nut. It’s just a solid piece of metal. How do you go about removing this for wheel bearing replacement? Any ideas? I think there may be a bolt on the other side holding it in, not 100% sure because I can’t take a good look. Not that I need to replace this currently but out of curiosity I wouldn’t mind learning.

Lastly, just wondering how you go about freeing the brake hose from the assembly pictured. The one pictured is okay but on the left hand side, it’s brake hose is cracking and I need to replace it. I didn’t take a picture of the cracking one cause I was in this spot at the time and just took a pic of this one.

If anyone could help with these or shed any light that would be wicked!

Stay dirty,
Gp.[/quote]

Yes, you’ll need to pry out the bent area on the axle nut enough to turn it. Then it should just come off with a socket. You shouldn’t need an impact for this. You will need to replace all axle nuts removed with new ones.

For this one, pry off the cap the arrow points to. There should be an axle nut under it also.

For this one, just remove the clip the arrow points at. That frees the hose from the bracket.

Good luck and stay dirty,
Moparfan

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[Kyle]

Hey guys,

Thanks greatly for the replies! Really appreciated.

I will give all that a go and report back!

-Gp.

[Dustin Hicks]

[quote=”Gp.” post=51882]Hey guys,

Thanks greatly for the replies! Really appreciated.

I will give all that a go and report back!

-Gp.[/quote]

You’re welcome.
As an aside, just like all other brake parts the flexible hoses on each axle should be replaced in pairs also. (Budget allowing, of course!)

[Kyle]

[quote=”moparfan7008″ post=51881]

For this one, pry off the cap the arrow points to. There should be an axle nut under it also.
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I’m having major difficulty getting these caps off on either side. It’s like they’re welded tight together. Any tips? I was using a flathead screwdriver and a hammer to try and get it off, no go.

[Dustin Hicks]

[quote=”Gp.” post=51885][quote=”moparfan7008″ post=51881]….I’m having major difficulty getting these caps off on either side. It’s like they’re welded tight together. Any tips? I was using a flathead screwdriver and a hammer to try and get it off, no go.[/quote]

If you’ll give me the make, model and year, I’ll try to see if there are any ‘special techniques’ to get these parts off.

[Kyle]

[quote=”moparfan7008″ post=51888]
If you’ll give me the make, model and year, I’ll try to see if there are any ‘special techniques’ to get these parts off.[/quote]

It’s a Mazda 323 BG Astina, 1991.

Thanks!
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[619DioFan]

hit it with some pb blaster and let it soak for a while. then grab it with the largest channel locks you have and work it up and down until it pops out.

[RacingManiac]

try a little harder with that screw driver…. it will pop off…..

[Dustin Hicks]

Keep working on it with penetrating oil, wrenches, and pry tools. This rusty, it might take a while. As a last resort, just carefully chisel it off. Then replace with a new one. The only reason to remove this is to replace the wheel bearings it holds on. (These bearings cannot be adjusted, just replaced.)

[EricTheCarGuy]

This video might help with the wheel bearing. It has a similar set up.

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