You’re supposed to put some kind of jack stand under the control arm before you hit it. Other wise the suspension will absorb most of the force from you strike. Also where is your purse
I used the Hub Shocker. It separated the hub from the bearing housing. Will be returning it. I put the hub back on and weld the two pieces together. Will enlarge one of my stud holes to 3/4 inch and use a 5/8 hardened bolt to remove it. The hub shocker places downward force when the force needs to move directly away from the hub.
Add a large eye bolt at the end, weld it on, and connect a cherry picker or come along to that end and let the machine do all the hard work next time. I've had to do this on my Ford trucks and I can tell you that they were much much more difficult to get off, and that's what I did to get them off. When you get up high enough with the winch the truck's weight becomes your leverage so you don't have to swing a heavy hammer. This works great for people with bad shoulders.
Idk if y’all know this trick or not. if it’s a bolt in bearing, back off the 3 or 4 bolts holding it in about 4turns. put a socket with a extension on the head of the bolt and find something to put it on that will wedge when you turn the wheel. hop in the car, turn it on and use power steering to act as a press pushing it out
They have one on the matco truck just like that. But want to know what’s easier? I take an air hammer and go at the bolts from the back pushing the bearing/hub out. Way easier and faster than that. I’ve worked on Subarus for about 15 years and have my own shop and lot now.
Thanks for the pro tip! I will try an air hammer from the back next time. I’m sure there will be one! I do enjoy working on Subarus though! Pretty straight forward and rugged vehicles!
The last time I tried that on a Subaru the bolt went all the way through and took the threads on the wheel bearing with it. Yes it was screwed in all the way. Needless to say I did not make time on that job lol
I'm considering the same resort with my 18 forester. Really getting tired of this shit happening on subarus; I've never had issues with seized parts with any other vehicle but subaru.
@@whatsnextgarage thats noted for sure! Haha they've been bad for awhile and my road beats the hell outta them so they will be a nightmare I'm sure. I live far north too😅
This one is in Wisconsin. But whoever had it took pretty good care of it I think because the body is not rusted that bad for a 2010 and the frame is pristine
In NY and did it on my 06 Grand Prix. It works better than any of the other tools, but it takes some heat, a bigger hammer, a lot more time, and a lot of swear words
I’ve had better luck with this style of hub remover. Not sure where you guys are from but I live in the salt belt… everything is rust welded together! 80% of the time when I use a slide hammer, the outer race usually gets stuck. Subaru’s are the worst for rear hubs!
You’re supposed to put some kind of jack stand under the control arm before you hit it. Other wise the suspension will absorb most of the force from you strike. Also where is your purse
I had to open my purse to buy the $180 wheel speed sensor. Next time I will put a stand under the control arm and see how that works👍💪
Now the hard part getting the backing plate off the bearing
this is somthing new to me.
I used the Hub Shocker. It separated the hub from the bearing housing. Will be returning it. I put the hub back on and weld the two pieces together. Will enlarge one of my stud holes to 3/4 inch and use a 5/8 hardened bolt to remove it. The hub shocker places downward force when the force needs to move directly away from the hub.
@@ExtremeRecluse I agree!!
Add a large eye bolt at the end, weld it on, and connect a cherry picker or come along to that end and let the machine do all the hard work next time. I've had to do this on my Ford trucks and I can tell you that they were much much more difficult to get off, and that's what I did to get them off. When you get up high enough with the winch the truck's weight becomes your leverage so you don't have to swing a heavy hammer. This works great for people with bad shoulders.
Great ideas for sure!!
Idk if y’all know this trick or not. if it’s a bolt in bearing, back off the 3 or 4 bolts holding it in about 4turns. put a socket with a extension on the head of the bolt and find something to put it on that will wedge when you turn the wheel. hop in the car, turn it on and use power steering to act as a press pushing it out
I like that longer leverage design better and i have a hub buster.
They have one on the matco truck just like that. But want to know what’s easier? I take an air hammer and go at the bolts from the back pushing the bearing/hub out. Way easier and faster than that. I’ve worked on Subarus for about 15 years and have my own shop and lot now.
Thanks for the pro tip! I will try an air hammer from the back next time. I’m sure there will be one! I do enjoy working on Subarus though! Pretty straight forward and rugged vehicles!
The last time I tried that on a Subaru the bolt went all the way through and took the threads on the wheel bearing with it. Yes it was screwed in all the way. Needless to say I did not make time on that job lol
We're 4 hours in on a 17 legacy. This is actually hell
@@jake6483 yea they can be stubborn af!
@@whatsnextgarage We are trying the old weld a nut trick because the hub shocker ain't getting anywhere with a 12# sledge
Holy crap!
I'm considering the same resort with my 18 forester. Really getting tired of this shit happening on subarus; I've never had issues with seized parts with any other vehicle but subaru.
They definitely have some spots that are known for “beat the daylights out of it” spots. I still like the platform, all wheel driveline durability.
Gracias por esa idea la verdad sacar eso es un dolor de cabeza 👍😂😂
Remove all but 1 bolt then drive car back and forth, this will break the hub loose.
I just did one on Wednesday. The next one I will definitely try your trick!! Thanks!
What’s the tool you used?
It’s a hub shocker. I built it myself but they are sold on line and they are called a hub shocker.
I made one of these just for my subaru rear hub replacement
I loosen the hub bolts a couple turns then give them a shot to the head. The hub comes out very easily
cv axle still inside
@@gasisthepastendoil I also forgot the wheel speed sensor and it cost me $90 for a new one🤦
Whoa 😂😂😂 I got FOUR to do😵😵😵
Don’t forget to take the wheel speed sensor out🤦♂️👍
@@whatsnextgarage thats noted for sure! Haha they've been bad for awhile and my road beats the hell outta them so they will be a nightmare I'm sure. I live far north too😅
let's see you do that in the rust belt 😂
This one is in Wisconsin. But whoever had it took pretty good care of it I think because the body is not rusted that bad for a 2010 and the frame is pristine
In NY and did it on my 06 Grand Prix. It works better than any of the other tools, but it takes some heat, a bigger hammer, a lot more time, and a lot of swear words
looks very likely to damage something or crack the piece holding the bearing. too much
Broke the wheel speed sensor🤦💰💰
Subaru again?
I love working on Subarus! Straight forward and durabale👍
Imagine recording a video of you recording a video
I know right!
I assume for a regular 16:9 UA-cam video. This is most likely a BTS YT short
@@benargee the GoPro was for the long form video and the iPhone, which this one is from is used for the shorts and the gram
I have one of those tools I hate it .I bought a big sliding hammer one shot and it's off.
A new proto slide hammer is on my future for sure!! Have a great weekend!
I’ve had better luck with this style of hub remover. Not sure where you guys are from but I live in the salt belt… everything is rust welded together! 80% of the time when I use a slide hammer, the outer race usually gets stuck. Subaru’s are the worst for rear hubs!
Great Lakes region and man do we deal with rust also! However I do love the Subaru drive train. Have a great holiday season!!
@@whatsnextgarage thanks! You as well!
You should of probably lose the axle nut
Maybe he's pulling the axle with it
And the ABS sensor died😢
Yup I was so excited to try the darn tool I didn’t take my time verifying it was ready to be removed🤦♂️
Make me one thanks
I think it's broke
Only the wheel speed sensor. It does look a bit destructive but it worked well.
Never worked an hour in it's horrible life.
Cross trek is worse
Just junk it.
😂💰💰
Get a bigger hammer 😮
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@@whatsnextgarage i sub
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