how to remove a stuck front hub bearing from the steering knuckle

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Asked by jamesgt Apr 03, 2016 at 11:37 AM about the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox LT FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I am trying to replace the right front hub assembly  I have the axel shaft and
all the bolts but there is no getting the bearing assy out of the bore in the
steering knuckle Is there some kind of adhesive like loc tite used on these? I
tried everything I have tools for it but I cant budge it

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I did the wheel hubs on my wife's 07 and had the same issue. I ended up using a hammer to break it loose then used a pry bar once I could get it between the Hun assembly and the steering knuckle and just kept working at it till it finally came out.

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