Check your CV boots

[JackG]

Originally Posted by John V

You don't need a bearing puller to get the axles out.

You need an AXLE puller to press the axles out of the hubs. You use three lug bolts to attach it to the hub, and the big screw in the center presses the axle out.

How else would you do it? I guess you could pound on it with a hammer and a piece of pipe or something, but that's a really bad idea. Especially when the proper tool is usually available to be "borrowed" from your local auto parts store for free.

[John V]

A deadblow hammer worked perfectly well for me, and will not damage the axle internals. No need for an axle pusher or bearing puller.

You can accomplish the same thing using a wooden dowel and a non-deadblow hammer as well.

[JackG]

Depending on how stuck your axles are, I suppose a hammer would be OK. I'm just kind of a stickler for using the right tool for the job. While hammers are a popular tool, they are rarely the right tool.

[shelhart]

So I've also got my suspension down and put on HR springs. While out I see the inner boot on my 2002 Boxster S is ripped (48k miles). I don't have an air compressor and my Crafstman 7.5 amp gun won't crack the nut. Do I need a 3/4 electric gun to get it off?

Shel
2002 Boxster S
1995 M3

[John V]

No, what you need is a long cheater bar on the end of your breaker bar.

I used the handle from my jack. It's about four feet long and was more than long enough to break the nut loose.