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*72lb4x4* · 11-21-2006, 05:29 PM

The Chevy manual says to remove the locking hubs, disk, backing plate, etc. then remove the 6 nuts and bolts attaching the spindle to the knuckle, and tap lightly with a soft hammer on the end of the spindle.

There's even a picture to illustrate in the manual.

Well, lots of not so light beating on the spindle through a 2x4 with a not so soft hammer and the spindle still won't budge.

I soaked the thing with penetrating oil over night.

I even heated the spidle flange where it mates to the knuckle with a torch and nothing.

It doesn't seem that rust could keep the spindle and knuckle so firmly attached to each other.

Any suggestions?

11-21-2006, 05:29 PM	#1
72lb4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,427	72 K10 can't remove spindle The Chevy manual says to remove the locking hubs, disk, backing plate, etc. then remove the 6 nuts and bolts attaching the spindle to the knuckle, and tap lightly with a soft hammer on the end of the spindle. There's even a picture to illustrate in the manual. Well, lots of not so light beating on the spindle through a 2x4 with a not so soft hammer and the spindle still won't budge. I soaked the thing with penetrating oil over night. I even heated the spidle flange where it mates to the knuckle with a torch and nothing. It doesn't seem that rust could keep the spindle and knuckle so firmly attached to each other. Any suggestions? Last edited by 72lb4x4; 11-21-2006 at 05:29 PM.



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