Wheel bearings are hard

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by steved0x

I've got the tool hooked up, and dang it is hard. I've been down there all day getting to this point so I am going to take a break until tomorrow.

Steve,
I am really sorry for you... I replaced my bearings a few months ago and still sore....

First, the tool that you are using is not the right one, to get the spindle out with the inner bearing race you will need to borrow (Autozone or Kragen) a 5lb sledge hammer, the smaller won't do it, you also need the adapter that bolts into the wheel studs.

I had to borrow from Autozone the sledge hammer and also a puller (adapter) and use them together as the holes on the sledge hammer are too close together and you need to space them so the hub comes straight.

Once you separate the bearing, you will need a dremel to cutb a slot on the inner race so you can split them.

Good luck, (and I am feel for you)