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I need to get the front hub removed from my '89 dodge ram 50 4wd to replace the half shaft. Please help!

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  • Anonymous Mar 05, 2011

    driver's side

  • Anonymous Mar 05, 2011

    Picture is small and I can't enlarge, but it looks like it. I can't get the little cap (#1) off to access any of the retainers

  • Anonymous Mar 05, 2011

    Is the little cap #1 threaded perhaps?

  • Anonymous Mar 05, 2011

    hello? ding, ding

  • Anonymous Mar 05, 2011

    I'm having a problem getting the little cap off my '89 dodge ram 50 4wd hub to replace the left front half shaft. Is it epoxy'd on? I need this off to access retainers.

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Use 3 wheel nuts in order to attach the J 42129 to the wheel bearing/hub.
Use the J 42129 in order to push the wheel drive shaft out of the wheel bearing/hub.
(often times the drive shaft will push out of the hub with only hand pressure - the older and more rust on it, the more likely you are to need the tool to overcome the rust)
Remove and DISCARD the wheel bearing/hub bolts. Remove the J 42129 from the hub.
Important: Ensure that the wheel drive shaft outer seal/boot is not damaged.
Remove the wheel bearing/hub and splash shield-noting the position of the shield for re-installation. click this link directly for complete guide:---- http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/03/how-to-remove-front-hub-to-replace-half.html ------------------- This should help.Keep updated.Thanks/.Helpmech.

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Right or left side?

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    is this what you have.

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