Rear drive hub removal

***TitaniumTT*** · 04-01-2010, 11:12 PM

My trigger wheels are due in tomorrow - Thanks again Billy and Michan,
However, to install them, I've got to press the hubs out, put the wheels on, press them back in. Historically everytime I've needed to press one of those bad rides out, it's been to replace wheel bearings. So when the bearings seperate, it's not a big deal. However, the bearings I have in there now have like 10k on them, are in great shape and I really don't feel like spending $200 on bearings if I don't have to. So, anyone have any tips on pressing that bitch out and keeping the bearings intact?

djmtsu · 04-02-2010, 06:56 AM

If you are worried about damaging the bearings, hit me up. I can get you some for insanely cheap

***TitaniumTT*** · 04-02-2010, 08:21 AM

Really? what can you get me an RX8 shift knob for?

I'll let you know if I FUBAR them tomorrow or sunday. I'm hoping that being a year lubed up nicey nice they slide out in one piece

djmtsu · 04-02-2010, 10:20 AM

If you want a shift knob, I suggest calling Tommy at www.partsgroup.com (256) 309-0492

He hooked me up with one for my RX-8 since it was pretty ratty. I cannot get things like that.

Let me know about the bearings!

04-01-2010, 11:12 PM	#1
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Rear drive hub removal My trigger wheels are due in tomorrow - Thanks again Billy and Michan, However, to install them, I've got to press the hubs out, put the wheels on, press them back in. Historically everytime I've needed to press one of those bad rides out, it's been to replace wheel bearings. So when the bearings seperate, it's not a big deal. However, the bearings I have in there now have like 10k on them, are in great shape and I really don't feel like spending $200 on bearings if I don't have to. So, anyone have any tips on pressing that bitch out and keeping the bearings intact? __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

04-02-2010, 06:56 AM	#2
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	If you are worried about damaging the bearings, hit me up. I can get you some for insanely cheap __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

04-02-2010, 08:21 AM	#3
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Really? what can you get me an RX8 shift knob for? I'll let you know if I FUBAR them tomorrow or sunday. I'm hoping that being a year lubed up nicey nice they slide out in one piece __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

04-02-2010, 10:20 AM	#4
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	If you want a shift knob, I suggest calling Tommy at www.partsgroup.com (256) 309-0492 He hooked me up with one for my RX-8 since it was pretty ratty. I cannot get things like that. Let me know about the bearings! __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5