Upon a trip to the dealer recently to get my oil changed and them telling me I needed new ball joints...I brought my truck to a friend that helps me with things I can't do or don't have the experience to do.
Upon inspection, we realized the ball joints are going bad but not as bad as they stated. That being said the U-Joint on the passenger side front was completely shot!
When I tried to disassemble the hub/spindle setup...most of the plastic tabs on the hub were broken, I tried my best to wiggle the hub loose and the rest of the tabs broke the hub came apart. I got most of it out but I believe there are pieces still left in there.
Problem now is that the bearing in the spindle is shot, so I need to replace that but need to get the rest of the hub out to replace the bearing and the hub.
Any ideas on how to remove the remainder of the hub? Also, can I just replace the bearing or do I have to replace the whole spindle?
I've also thought about going to manual hubs...What are the opinions about doing that and what brand is recommended for the hubs and the bearing/spindle?
2009 F350 6.4 Crew SRW
Thanks!!
Upon inspection, we realized the ball joints are going bad but not as bad as they stated. That being said the U-Joint on the passenger side front was completely shot!
When I tried to disassemble the hub/spindle setup...most of the plastic tabs on the hub were broken, I tried my best to wiggle the hub loose and the rest of the tabs broke the hub came apart. I got most of it out but I believe there are pieces still left in there.
Problem now is that the bearing in the spindle is shot, so I need to replace that but need to get the rest of the hub out to replace the bearing and the hub.
Any ideas on how to remove the remainder of the hub? Also, can I just replace the bearing or do I have to replace the whole spindle?
I've also thought about going to manual hubs...What are the opinions about doing that and what brand is recommended for the hubs and the bearing/spindle?
2009 F350 6.4 Crew SRW
Thanks!!