I spent all day flying around to different stores buying tools to try and get the damn thing off with no luck. Called it a night out of frustration. Finished watching this, went out and almost immediately it started to move out. You sir are a f-ing god.
I did this with a absolutely shot e46 rear axle was on the project for days until I cam am cross this video with persistence and time the axle came out great job👍👍
2 stuck axles go bye bye from car by means of O'Leary Shocker. your explanation is intellectually sound with the physics world, and is why you have had great success with it. now i get to use it on the next shitbox I buy :D Thank you for dedicating your time to sharing knowledge about vehicle maintenance
Great explanation and demonstration, Tyler! It's common for axles to be seized into hubs, especially in the rust belt part of the country! I wish I knew about this method 10+ years ago when I attempted to remove my first rear axle from my then, 12 year old e46. Shortly then a mechanic friend suggested the puller you used hear and the same method. No heat needed, no beating it to a pulp!😆 Works. Every. Time.👍
I watched every video on removing stuck cv axle and tried them too but there is no way I could have removed the one in my Jaguar XF without using your method, I followed your instructions and it eventually moved but by bit and then completely, Tyler you are a legend in my mind ! Thankyou so much ! THE O’LEARY SHOCKER 👍
Hi mate, this was good to see and kinda alleviated some of the stress I'm having. I have an F87 M2 with really badly rusted rear hub assembly from the first owner and I am kinda freaked out about going near it. The front hubs are really easy but the rears give me PTSD. Thing is, I already have a new GTS rear hub set pressed onto new bearings and just want to tear the whole thing off - basically I have all the hardware for a complete overhaul of the rear brake assembly, nuts and bolts included. Is the process similar? I can get the whole front assembly off with 4 bolts to the carrier arm but the rear has the axle splines and M2 axles aren't cheap... so, I don't want to damage anything or risk costing myself another couple of thousand in parts. What should i do in this case?? Any advice appreciated!
Mother effer! I tried it all and couldnt get mine out. I ended up taking it to a shop, trailing arm and all, to have them press it out. This method may worked! Thanks!
You are a lifesaver! Was fighting this thing like hell, nothing worked, and then I found your video! Using an old brake rotor, I followed these directions exactly and... voila! I destroyed the wheel bearing in the process, but was replacing it anyway, so no problem! Also, another commenter said that your explanation was physically sound. As a broke physics PhD student and researcher (hence doing the job myself), I can confirm that your explanation was spot on! Will keep an eye out for any information you have to share in the future!
Great video! I tried removing one from a spare hub assembly and broke the assembly (was using a 20T press). I have a torn boot on my E36 M3 track car and will give this method a shot.
Great video. Would this work on a front wheel drive car.would it be better disconnecting lower ball joint and tierod end before whacking the brake disc. Also could you just remove brake disc and attach took to the bearing and do the same thing as I don't want to damage the disc as I am only replacing front wheel bearing .Thanks.
Thanks so much for sharing this video. This is the most difficult part of the job when changing a rear wheel bearing. In fact if the shaft wont move you are not going to be able to do the job...thanks again....brilliant
If you leave some wiggle room for the hub puller to move (don't tighten the wheel bolts but leave them backed out a little bit), you can strike the threaded rod with your bfh after tightening it. The threaded rod and hub puller will push the cv axle out a little bit. Retighten the threaded rod and repeat process until the cv axle breaks free. Don't attempt this method with the wheel bolts tightened. Your hub puller will crack. Ask me how I now.
When you say "hammer" you dont mean HAMMER. I bought a 16lb sledge hammer which is a MONSTER. I had a 270 lb 25 year old gorilla of a youth wield the sledge...... smacking the end of the axle which still had the nut attached. It came out....slowly......after repeated extremely strong blows. I lamented the process to a tech buddy at my local VERY LARGE BMW dealer who said that was exactly they way they do it in the shop since it is the lowest tech version AND the fastest way to get the job done!! I was quite shocked until I thought about what he said. No pullers. No presses. Just brute force and shock and awe. "Merica!
Don't be afraid to tighten down the tool nice and tight, to the hub before applying pressure to the axle. Get everything good and tight. With axles that are really needing force, the tool will kind of lift off the hub if it's not tight enough. Grab your 3lb or larger hammer and go to town, 👍
@@TheChumzo Autozone carries it, this what I use; www.autozone.com/shop-and-garage-tools/loaner-parts-puller-installer-tools/p/powerbuilt-master-hub-puller-kit/561747_0_0
@@OLearysBMW Damn I asked for the wrong one!!! They tried to give me the one that goes with a slide hammer. Too late now. I ended up getting a new axle for one side lol. I'm working on an old ford focus so at least its a cheap part.
This is great! I wish I’d seen this before spending an hour hammering with a 3lb hammer. Any tricks to get the axle back into the hub after replacing the bearing? I’ve cleaned and greased but it still is crazy tight.
Tried your method for almost 2 hours after 3 hours of everything else. Nothing worked, broke the same hub tool that you show in the video. I had to remove the entire assembly from the car. I took it to a machine shop to press out the axle. It took 8 tons of force to break it loose. The other side came out like butter with no hammering at all, just using the hub press.
Splines should always be greased. Did you use penetrating oil and let it set overnight or at least 20 minutes, a must for sure! Nut threads also should be lubricated or thread-locker. Hope this helps folks! You can also swap those axles left to right once wear and vibration sets in; like rotating tires, get more for your money! :)
Thus isn't working I'm trying it rn. And why is yours fitting over your hub so perfect. Mine isn't I rented it from autozone. This isn't working for me man 😭😭
@OLearysBMW awe no... I just got the single one they rent out. I only got 40 bucks for this one. Nun left after deposit rent and bills. I got it to move half an inch or so but it's just not moving. I'm trying to replace my trial arm. It snapped. I've removed both the controls arms and the struts from it. I'm just stuck on this part I'm working on it rn.
The driver side, was seized.. The passenger side wasn't super stuck, which was shown first. Demonstration video, maybe? I've done this for every stuck axle, living in the rust belt I see loads. But I'm not here talk about what you perceive as being seized or little jammed. Lol
I spent all day flying around to different stores buying tools to try and get the damn thing off with no luck. Called it a night out of frustration. Finished watching this, went out and almost immediately it started to move out. You sir are a f-ing god.
Worked for two days straight trying to remove. Watched this video and 5 min later it’s out! Many thanks!
Thank you!!! That helped me out with my rusted old hubs!
One of the best demonstrations I’ve seen
I did this with a absolutely shot e46 rear axle was on the project for days until I cam am cross this video with persistence and time the axle came out great job👍👍
Wow!!!! Thats 2,000 IQ right here! Pressure and pounding shock waves with a hammer. Genius! Subscribed for sure.
2 stuck axles go bye bye from car by means of O'Leary Shocker. your explanation is intellectually sound with the physics world, and is why you have had great success with it. now i get to use it on the next shitbox I buy :D
Thank you for dedicating your time to sharing knowledge about vehicle maintenance
Thank You for your awesome comment! Keep up the grind 💪
Extraordinary detail ! Super helpful !! I learned lots !!!
Thanks mate . 👊🏼🔥
Shout out to you, this was the secret to getting my stuck axles out.
Oh hey there, Mr. Glad it worked for you. 👌
Thank you so much for this tip. Fought this axleshaft all weekend, watched the video didn’t think it would work, out in 5 minutes. 😊
I can sense the relief, lol. They are annoying when seized. Glad I could help. 😁👌
Thank you so much man I just ruined my m3 axle and it was still stuck until I watched this.
Thanks man!!
I tried heat and hammer for like 2 hours with 0 progress. Bought the tools and was done in like 8-10 minutes :D
Thank you !!! So helpful.
If I didn’t find this I would have been defeated. It worked!!!!
Great explanation and demonstration, Tyler! It's common for axles to be seized into hubs, especially in the rust belt part of the country! I wish I knew about this method 10+ years ago when I attempted to remove my first rear axle from my then, 12 year old e46. Shortly then a mechanic friend suggested the puller you used hear and the same method. No heat needed, no beating it to a pulp!😆 Works. Every. Time.👍
I watched every video on removing stuck cv axle and tried them too but there is no way I could have removed the one in my Jaguar XF without using your method, I followed your instructions and it eventually moved but by bit and then completely, Tyler you are a legend in my mind ! Thankyou so much ! THE O’LEARY SHOCKER 👍
You're super welcome! Glad the axle came out, 😁
Yessir, The O'Leary Shocker 😎🤣
Thanks so much. Just Do It on my Ford transit mk7 2.2 fwd passing from disperate mood to Happy mood.😊
Hi mate, this was good to see and kinda alleviated some of the stress I'm having. I have an F87 M2 with really badly rusted rear hub assembly from the first owner and I am kinda freaked out about going near it. The front hubs are really easy but the rears give me PTSD.
Thing is, I already have a new GTS rear hub set pressed onto new bearings and just want to tear the whole thing off - basically I have all the hardware for a complete overhaul of the rear brake assembly, nuts and bolts included. Is the process similar?
I can get the whole front assembly off with 4 bolts to the carrier arm but the rear has the axle splines and M2 axles aren't cheap... so, I don't want to damage anything or risk costing myself another couple of thousand in parts. What should i do in this case??
Any advice appreciated!
Mother effer! I tried it all and couldnt get mine out. I ended up taking it to a shop, trailing arm and all, to have them press it out. This method may worked! Thanks!
You are a lifesaver! Was fighting this thing like hell, nothing worked, and then I found your video! Using an old brake rotor, I followed these directions exactly and... voila! I destroyed the wheel bearing in the process, but was replacing it anyway, so no problem!
Also, another commenter said that your explanation was physically sound. As a broke physics PhD student and researcher (hence doing the job myself), I can confirm that your explanation was spot on! Will keep an eye out for any information you have to share in the future!
I'm super glad that this method worked for you! Thank You for taking the time out of your day to leave me a comment. Much appreciated. 😁
Bro I tried everything for a week and all I had to do was hit it. I feel stupid. Thanks a mill
Great video! I tried removing one from a spare hub assembly and broke the assembly (was using a 20T press). I have a torn boot on my E36 M3 track car and will give this method a shot.
Did it work?
Great video. Would this work on a front wheel drive car.would it be better disconnecting lower ball joint and tierod end before whacking the brake disc. Also could you just remove brake disc and attach took to the bearing and do the same thing as I don't want to damage the disc as I am only replacing front wheel bearing .Thanks.
Great tip. Thanks //John
It worked, thank you !
You're welcome! Just used this method today myself, lol
Thank you for this 🤙
Always works great for me, Thank You or watching.
Thanks so much for sharing this video. This is the most difficult part of the job when changing a rear wheel bearing. In fact if the shaft wont move you are not going to be able to do the job...thanks again....brilliant
You're welcome, 😁
New sub great content. Ladies love the shocker 😂😂😂😂
Some do, some don't 👌🤣🤣🤣
@@OLearysBMW 😂😂😂😂🙌🙌
Best method out there
Did it work good for you? Always seems to do the trick for me
@@OLearysBMW Worked great because I followed your instructions you were 100% right and saved me headaches.
If you leave some wiggle room for the hub puller to move (don't tighten the wheel bolts but leave them backed out a little bit), you can strike the threaded rod with your bfh after tightening it. The threaded rod and hub puller will push the cv axle out a little bit. Retighten the threaded rod and repeat process until the cv axle breaks free. Don't attempt this method with the wheel bolts tightened. Your hub puller will crack. Ask me how I now.
Good ol hamering always works.
When you say "hammer" you dont mean HAMMER. I bought a 16lb sledge hammer which is a MONSTER. I had a 270 lb 25 year old gorilla of a youth wield the sledge...... smacking the end of the axle which still had the nut attached. It came out....slowly......after repeated extremely strong blows.
I lamented the process to a tech buddy at my local VERY LARGE BMW dealer who said that was exactly they way they do it in the shop since it is the lowest tech version AND the fastest way to get the job done!! I was quite shocked until I thought about what he said.
No pullers. No presses. Just brute force and shock and awe. "Merica!
Good shit !!!!
thank you
life saver
Absolute unit. Going to try this tomorrow. I have a 13 year rusted axle stuck on the hub
Don't be afraid to tighten down the tool nice and tight, to the hub before applying pressure to the axle. Get everything good and tight.
With axles that are really needing force, the tool will kind of lift off the hub if it's not tight enough.
Grab your 3lb or larger hammer and go to town, 👍
did it work?
@@buthole1 Unfortunately I couldn't get the tool in time. I have a differed type of press, it worked on one side, not the other
@@TheChumzo Autozone carries it, this what I use;
www.autozone.com/shop-and-garage-tools/loaner-parts-puller-installer-tools/p/powerbuilt-master-hub-puller-kit/561747_0_0
@@OLearysBMW Damn I asked for the wrong one!!! They tried to give me the one that goes with a slide hammer. Too late now. I ended up getting a new axle for one side lol. I'm working on an old ford focus so at least its a cheap part.
Had exact prob on the 36 looking for phantom 36 noises. thought it maybe axle. Gave up on it...sound went away....36 drama😅😅
This is great! I wish I’d seen this before spending an hour hammering with a 3lb hammer. Any tricks to get the axle back into the hub after replacing the bearing? I’ve cleaned and greased but it still is crazy tight.
You need the proper tool for reinstalling tight CV axles.
Works like an impact wrench, but in reverse! 😁
thanks
Great tip! Where do you get this tool from that puts the pressure on the axle hub . Thanks for the bmw content also
Harbor freight 5lb slide hammer kit. 80-90 u.s.d. depending on state etc.
www.autozone.com/shop-and-garage-tools/loaner-parts-puller-installer-tools/p/powerbuilt-master-hub-puller-kit/561747_0_0
@OLearysBMW Amazon has the kit for 60 bucks now. Unsure the brand. But if u get the slide hammer etc you have several tools in one 😆
great work!! 😊
What hub puller is that
Tried your method for almost 2 hours after 3 hours of everything else. Nothing worked, broke the same hub tool that you show in the video. I had to remove the entire assembly from the car. I took it to a machine shop to press out the axle. It took 8 tons of force to break it loose. The other side came out like butter with no hammering at all, just using the hub press.
Been dealing with the same thing. This sucks to hear I might have to do this
Fucking legend!!
Was struggling so much with this❤️❤️❤️
I know this is old, but my axle still wont budge an inch after doing this
did you get it????
Splines should always be greased. Did you use penetrating oil and let it set overnight or at least 20 minutes, a must for sure! Nut threads also should be lubricated or thread-locker. Hope this helps folks! You can also swap those axles left to right once wear and vibration sets in; like rotating tires, get more for your money! :)
Axles are different lengths on E46, just so you're aware for future reference. 👌
What was the size/weight of that hammer and if this works I might start worshipping you.
3lb mini sledge.
Fuckin SHEER GENIUS !!!!!!! 4:12
Got one on getting it back in? Completely cleaned, scrubbed and lubed it and it still won't go back in.
Yep! This video;
ua-cam.com/video/bmfmJMQUNFk/v-deo.html
Maybe put it in the freezer overnight? And give some heat to the knuckle before assembling
Or rotary drill thin chisel.
What are you saying now?
What this tool called?
www.autozone.com/shop-and-garage-tools/loaner-parts-puller-installer-tools/p/powerbuilt-master-hub-puller-kit/561747_0_0
Thus isn't working I'm trying it rn. And why is yours fitting over your hub so perfect. Mine isn't I rented it from autozone. This isn't working for me man 😭😭
Did you get this set?
www.autozone.com/shop-and-garage-tools/loaner-parts-puller-installer-tools/p/powerbuilt-master-hub-puller-kit/561747_0_0
@OLearysBMW awe no... I just got the single one they rent out. I only got 40 bucks for this one. Nun left after deposit rent and bills. I got it to move half an inch or so but it's just not moving. I'm trying to replace my trial arm. It snapped. I've removed both the controls arms and the struts from it. I'm just stuck on this part I'm working on it rn.
@@officialyungtwizted3858 you infact have unbolted the axle from the differential first, yes?
@@OLearysBMW didn't think you'd have too 🤣🤣🤣
@@officialyungtwizted3858 My man, I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not 😂
that was not a seized.. only little jammed..
The driver side, was seized.. The passenger side wasn't super stuck, which was shown first. Demonstration video, maybe?
I've done this for every stuck axle, living in the rust belt I see loads. But I'm not here talk about what you perceive as being seized or little jammed. Lol