How To Remove RAM 2500 3500 Hub Assembly

How To Remove RAM 2500 3500 Hub Assembly - EASY SIMPLE TRICK!

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6 жыл бұрын

Dodge RAM hub assembly not coming off?
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Filthy Rich shows you a simple trick to removing a hub assembly off a Dodge RAM without any specialty tools!
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@nashwergin3998 2 жыл бұрын

My wheel bearing went out on a road trip and this trick saved me as I was working to replace it in a gas station parking lot. Thank you!!

@purepanorama8484 6 жыл бұрын

I needed to see this video... I'll be diving into ball joints and axle shaft u-joints on my cummins one of these weekends coming up. Thank you, sir!

@bovellois 6 жыл бұрын

And remember to put anti-seize compound when reassembling.

@Paulster2 6 жыл бұрын

I will probably NEVER need this little tidbit, but I love the concept. These are the "little things" which make working on vehicles soooooo much easier, lol. Thanks for sharing!

@davegibb9525 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip with the extension I've been beating for hours trying to get it out quick and straight to the point thank you

@DanielJaegerFilms 4 жыл бұрын

Wow this just saved me so much time and effort on a 2007 Ram 2500. Thanks so much!! 👍👍

@forrestsfinefoods-icookout9186 4 жыл бұрын

That bearing pushing off trick is a real winner! I couldn't get the brake rotor off so I just pushed the whole thing off together. Once off...about 2 hammer licks and the rotor came off. The hardest part of the whole job for me was disconnecting the ABS line even with the red tab out.

@toddmotuelle6474 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Rich, your generosity is very much appreciated. This will help quite a few people save a lot of time and money.

@Galaxy2517 5 жыл бұрын

Just tried your trick on my 3500 and it worked like a charm...Been fighting with it for awhile.Greatly appreciate the tip!

@Dbonedarryl 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this video. It really helped me while I was doing my axle shaft u joints. The trick with using the power steering to remove the hub assembly worked perfectly!!

@kalashinikovchop250 Жыл бұрын

Deboss has never failed me. Thanks for the tip.

@jimweed61 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent tip on using the power steering to push out the hub!!! I tried it on my 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 and it worked perfect, although I had to push on both sides of the hub. No big deal. Reallllly appreciate the tip.

@bsideadventures2180 6 жыл бұрын

The humble mechanic. Great video sir

@dirtysouthoffroad6402 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the educational video! Now I know when I eventually get one of these trucks

@claytondonnel8719 3 жыл бұрын

Wanted to say thank you for showing the trick to get the bearing off, just did mine today, ( and I am in no way a mechanic ) but it worked awesome. 🤘👍

@herculesinwyoming 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Sometimes the answer is simple yet elusive

@mabrams8740 11 ай бұрын

The trick with the hub assembly removal worked like a charm.

@toddsavage5384 2 жыл бұрын

I was stuck... trying to find a service garage to replace the left wheel bearing in my 06 3500 .. after watching the video and buying the parts + some tools needed I was able to replace it in a parking lot . Great Video Thanks ! Yes the socket with the extension worked perfectly for removing the bearing !

@twodogsyyc6729 6 жыл бұрын

Ha being doing it for years nice of ya to show people how!

@martinlyczewski2359 5 жыл бұрын

You are the absolute man dude! Saved me hours

@eriklittge9911 5 жыл бұрын

I love you man!! You saved me time money and got me brownie points for showing up two good ol boy shade trees with sledge hammers say in their way was the only way. Lol! I owe ya!

@cherokeeredman2756 3 жыл бұрын

The best hub removal hack ever! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Just FYI....do take all of the bolts out but that one you use to force the hub off so it doesn't bind.

@alexwoon1845 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video it saves me a lot of time.

@ridingwiththereids 6 жыл бұрын

Good trick!! I will definitely be doing that next time I change out a hub assembly, do front u joints or front diff tube seals!

@richarddoire2872 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing a great trick and video

@k.j.hopkins7111 5 жыл бұрын

I spent an hour hammer and chisel then decided to see what someone had to suggest. Found this video and had both hub assemblies out in 15 minutes . Thanks

@whitapple1 4 жыл бұрын

Same here i hammered and chiseled for an hour and decided to see if anyone had a better idea... bingo

@jfdb59 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I came here before starting. I saved myself so much swearing.

@markrich3271 5 жыл бұрын

Cool trick Rich , I will be using it soon.

@IllinoisZach Жыл бұрын

Wow. I just beat on my hub with a 5 LB sledge for longer than I like to even say.... and your 'trick' worked perfect and took literally 10 seconds. Thanks man!

@IllinoisZach Жыл бұрын

Wait... actually it pulled tbe axle out with it. Hub still stuck to the spine. Trying heat now but I should have somehow braded the axle before pulling on it.

@roneldridge1783 11 ай бұрын

Ty I used the extension idea and worked awesome on my 98 12 v

@TheCanadianBubba 6 жыл бұрын

working smarter... thanks for sharing

@dlbro8460 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude, this is awesome 👍

@myemail5075 6 жыл бұрын

That’s the way! I learned this trick years ago and will never do it any other way again. I’ve had a few rusty old plow trucks that i had to have someone hold the steering wheel with tension as well as beat the crap out of it with a BFH!

@rodg6198 5 жыл бұрын

Just used this trick. Took me longer to find the right size extension than it did to pop the bearing out!

@RetiredTony 6 жыл бұрын

bad ass man...subscribed. Here from Vlad's channel Invincible Extreme Muscle Cars

@bobnethers4908 6 ай бұрын

Glad i wayched your video first. The trick with the power steeringade it easy. Have a Subaru to do next week and will use that trick on it too.

@talk2kev 6 жыл бұрын

Great video I wished I had known this a couple of years ago about the socket and extension. It would have saved me so much time. I did it the hard way my teacher school of hard knocks after a couple hours fighting we did finally used a socket turned the wheel and victory it was loose replaced both u joints on front axle. One side took about three hours the other about one hour . I guess you could say before and after the learning curve.

@evil_me 6 жыл бұрын

I have always put a deep socket between the axle tube end and the u join yoke to do the same trick, you wouldn't believe how many techs ive seen wacking and slide hammering those for hours while cursing!

@joeinmi8671 6 жыл бұрын

There is also a punch tool you can buy for $40 (or so) that threads into the hub mounting flange to hammer the hub out. Here in MI (lots of road salt and rust) I've nearly never seen a hub come out as easily or evenly as in this video.

@DieselsandOutdoors 5 жыл бұрын

Dang you made that look easy good video

@ArindursForge 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton friend!

@SouthMainAuto 6 жыл бұрын

Your doin' it wrong! Come on now there always has to be that one guy in the comments that says it right!?!

@sully676 6 жыл бұрын

usually the guy that has never used a wrench before too

@desktop100 5 жыл бұрын

I didn't see any BrakeClean either....lol

@johnb1121 2 жыл бұрын

Why did he leave a bolt in???

@justicefornone3411 6 жыл бұрын

Damn, thats a good idea, thanks.

@syty747 3 жыл бұрын

tried this trick in the salt covered winter mountains of west virginia to no avail. ended up removing the knuckle, heating it with a torch and dunking it. last resort: work hard, play with fire.

@mikefedele4521 6 жыл бұрын

I leave the rotor on and with a bar I pry against the tiered end ear and they pop out good never thought to do it your way.

@burnheretic3950 9 ай бұрын

Issue I have on a 96 3500 4x4 12 valve = those 4 bolts that hold the bearing are 12 point bolts and immediately stripped the heads out. Super hard spot to get a welder into but am going to try welding socket to each bolt. Will see in a bit.

@TheFordraptor16 6 жыл бұрын

Replaced a wheel bearing on one of those trucks last week. Got it replaced but it was very rusty.

@Sadlor82 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for good tip :)

@terryeffinp 6 жыл бұрын

I learned this trick in trade school helping a guy out on a dodge dakota I think? I remember that hub popping loose bang! Works good for getting front tires off that are seized too. Use a block of wood.

@turbogrin 6 жыл бұрын

I have replaced both my 97 and 99 dodge 2500s with SPIN FREE hub assemblies and replaced the Unitbearings and 2 piece long axle !

@MlgGamerism 5 жыл бұрын

What are the torque specs for the hub bolts and axle nut

@ram_diesel_power6039 6 жыл бұрын

That works well if it not all rusted up. In Maine we love our salt and calcium on the roads because we feel the need to drive like we belong in nascar in the winter. Most of the time the bearing never fairs well after a fire wrench is used. Keep up the videos. Good job. 😎

@kevintremblay9088 5 жыл бұрын

We tried this trick and ours was so rusted this did nothing. Great trick, genius actually! And like most tips and tricks, they don't always work. :)

@kunu98 3 жыл бұрын

I’m curious, at 00:50, is that a wheel spacer? Never saw that on my ram’s Dana 44

@kieranelders95 3 жыл бұрын

You are awesome !!!

@paratroopernot_a_princess8187 Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro.

@JackMosel Жыл бұрын

Made my day😅

@KenMrKLC 6 жыл бұрын

Cool trick

@Haas110 6 жыл бұрын

Needed this a month ago. Replaced both wheel bearings, ujoints and all the ballpoints. Would have saved my hole Saturday. Upside If you don’t use this trick you do get a pretty good arm workout beating the crap out of the old ones till they come out.

@bullfishbullfish 5 жыл бұрын

Deboss, Can you swap hubs like a ten lug for an eight lug?? Instead of buying wheel adapter plates . Thanks Bullfish

@scottc4433 6 жыл бұрын

We put a socket between yoke and axle housing . Also usually leave rotor on with a couple nuts so you can smash on it with a soft mallet if shes being belligerent

@danielchumley1 6 жыл бұрын

If you want to push it out straight and not mess up the housing put a porta-power between the bolt and frame kitty corner of that one and pump while the other turns the wheel against the one with the socket extensions.

@13tayder 2 жыл бұрын

Me: you want a Sludge hammer? deboss: naa hand me that maul!!

@johndorflinger2344 6 жыл бұрын

I leave the axle nut on and pull the hub with the axle, that way you won't destroy the wheel bearing when removing the hub. Great trick though, much easier than the porta-power. Another thing I have tried on some really stubborn ones was to install an old rotor on the hub backwards and use that 12 lb sludge hammer you were tapping with. :).

@phillybaf 5 жыл бұрын

Help! I went to tear into mine today and from what I can tell my axle shaft nut is looking like a 33mm or 34mm flat to flat. And it isn’t castellated. I bought a inking kit from a supplier specific for the 9.25 aam. This is on a 2014 ram 2500 Cummins 4x4.

@bradsegee1069 2 жыл бұрын

Ha. Awesome trick!

@thegotchaman4145 6 жыл бұрын

I would like to see the intro where all the celebrities say deboss again if you can mix it in here and there

@lukecantrell5149 3 жыл бұрын

Saved me a few hours and mangling it with an air chisel. (Edit : 2016 Ram 2500)

@LostInThe0zone 6 жыл бұрын

Neat trick

@purginss 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. My Timken hub assembly just showed up today, I'll try this. I've read 1 11/16" for the axle nut but you said 1 3/4". Is this a 3rd gen? Does 260ftlbs sound right for the axle nut?

@tylermurphy4020 6 жыл бұрын

TheGasMan good luck with that timken... There made with cheap Chinese steel now days.

@chriscampbell7712 6 жыл бұрын

Snap On makes a special socket for doing just that only pressing off the inner C of the housing. There's one for Stupidduty's too. Saves lots of time beating on the hub.

@rickszabo4312 6 жыл бұрын

This is also the method I use and have shown others to use,but once another tech in our shop was using this method and yes all the bolts were removed ,split the steering box in half. has anybody else come across this,lucky it was still under warranty .

@desperatefootsteps 2 жыл бұрын

Wasn’t really a good place to put my extension so I had it against my control arm bracket and it caved in 🥲 hub is still not off. Someone suggested a socket between the u joint and hub, paired with the power steering. maybe I’ll try that next…

@markkulyas2418 4 жыл бұрын

I wasn't expecting you to pull out a sledge-eye maul, is that made by Snap on tools, LOL. :) just kidding.

@BiggusDickus2 6 жыл бұрын

Bent my extension. Ended up having to use a ton of cut off wheels to get it out. Took a 1" drive with a 6' cheater bar along with my floor jack to apply enough pressure to bust the axle nut loose.

@jacknimble1 5 жыл бұрын

Those axle nuts can be a bitch. I have had a few that were a battle and necessitated the creation of a grand 5' solid steel breaker bar with a 3/4" socket welded to the end that probably weighs 50lbs. alone.

@wayneflett6816 5 жыл бұрын

Those impact wrenches work good .Canadian tire on sale 50 bucks

@wayneflett6816 5 жыл бұрын

Those impact wrenches work good .Canadian tire on sale 50 bucks

@k-art-L 5 жыл бұрын

is there any way to make a 3500 to 2500 rear axle, conversion, swap, or downgrade etc,etc. , i just got 3500 for low milege and good conditions, but not plans to pulling anything, anyone can help on this.

@Jtwillow06 6 жыл бұрын

What is your take on the Mercedes OM617 engines? I have recently swapped one into my jeep scrambler and I just wanna know your input on these motors. I have had 0 problems with the motor since the swap with about 2,000mi on it. i dont know if you run across any of these but I would love to see a video! I would of done a 4bt but cost of buying the engine is outrageous. thank you for all of your great videos!

@DEBOSSGARAGE 6 жыл бұрын

No experience yet but I think Stefan's neighbor has one that hasn't moved in a while. We were debating swapping it into the 48 Convertible

@Jtwillow06 6 жыл бұрын

Definitely looking forward to the videos if you guys decide to go that route. Thanks!

@dannydyer9961 4 жыл бұрын

Rich can work on trucks and split firewood at the same time

@bryanwelton1442 6 жыл бұрын

Ha just got a truck with a bad joint and i need to do this

@mcdonaldryan89 3 жыл бұрын

Genius

@ronaldwilson1206 Жыл бұрын

I watch these videos on hub removal and the axel nut comes of so easily, really? How do I get the axle nut loose of my 05 Ram 2500?? 1/2 impact did nut budge the nut, plus, is one side threaded different from the other?

@colbyc.6698 5 жыл бұрын

Is this different from 3rd gen

@nathanurick8320 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 3500 ram 2016 model and my axle nut is 34 mm nowhere near inch and three-quarter and I wonder why they’re all different

@jonreed6844 6 жыл бұрын

There used to be tool available to push out the bearing using this method. That tool is no longer available because many times the spindle would break before the bearing would come out. Just a FYI.

@TheBrokenLife 6 жыл бұрын

Solid axle Jeep front ends are exactly the same way.

@GarthGoldberg 6 жыл бұрын

I can tell it's Canada because an ax came into the picture.

@ZerokillerOppel1 5 жыл бұрын

Well, how aboot that?

@dercas79 5 жыл бұрын

It was a maul. Not that the accent had anything to do with it. Axes need to stay in math class where they belong. ;-D

@FirstGendodgegarage 3 жыл бұрын

Lmfao!!!!

@FirstGendodgegarage 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@davidryder2475 3 жыл бұрын

That's right Hoser!

@RTM459 6 жыл бұрын

Will that trick work on a f250 when I last replaced mine it was a crazy stuck

@southjerseysound7340 6 жыл бұрын

I've used it on older Fords.

@ThyBlackNeck 6 жыл бұрын

Need one for drum brakes

@BeerNBurnouts 6 жыл бұрын

When i did the wheel bearing on my truck the cv axle was seized in and we had to use a 28 ton press to pop the axle out of the hub assembly

@mikedd87 5 жыл бұрын

Just did mine the other day. I know a shop owner with a 100 ton press, and he said it clocked somewhere around 30 tons to press it out. When that sucker broke loose you'd have sworn someone fired a gun next to our head. Now my bearing is stuck in the steering knuckle and I'm trying this trick here shortly!

@vinny15135 5 жыл бұрын

I wonder if I can make this work somehow on a 1500 4wd I have all the 18mm bolts out but just cant get the hub to come out, in rusted in good

@zaneturner4478 5 жыл бұрын

Yap same thing

@xpred558 4 жыл бұрын

Can someone point me to the u joint video. I can’t find it

@timlinerud7721 6 жыл бұрын

Is this a 2WD or 4WD truck?

@livingchilling2217 3 жыл бұрын

have a big big question! So I bought the OTC 6290a puller tool, to remove the wheel bearing hubs in my 2001 dodge ram 2500 cummins 4wd... ok so I used it today and I was wondering.... so the tool pushes the axel shaft deep inside the pumpkin in order to get the wheel bearing assembly out right? Could I break something inside the diferential? I know the axle shaft is pushing against the cross pin, and actually once i removed the axle shaft i notice that the tip or the face of the axle you could see where it was pushing against the pin, is that bad?? is it possible to break something inside the pumpkin using this kinds of tools? my wheel bearing hub was basically glued to the knuckle thats why I used the puller...Is it bad to use this kinds of tools?? Did I mess up my axel shaft ? Thanks, great video by the way!

@kenman1717 6 жыл бұрын

just out of curiosity what year truck? I do a lot of dodge ram 3/4 and 1 ton balljoints, and all the hub nuts on them are 1 11/16 or at least that's the socket I use and it fits perfect. that trick with the extensions is good, used to use it all the time until I found out snapon makes a tool that replaces that extension, has a hex built into the end so it fits out the bolt like the socket. they even have one for the superduty as well, just fits over the stud. these tools are about as big around as a toonie and solid all the way through. I guess down side, they are like $60 a piece Canadian. whatever works right, I just got tired of using extensions, plus I try to buy special tools when I can, its just I hate combacks on certain jobs like seals. or screwing around when I can do it easier with the special tool.

@DEBOSSGARAGE 6 жыл бұрын

I'm the opposite. Almost in every video someone comments "they sell a tool for that" but usually I don't have it and can't wait for one so I make one.

@kenman1717 6 жыл бұрын

hey I get it. I didn't mean anything by it, was just sayin.

@alexweathers9467 7 ай бұрын

Tried the power steer trick, all I managed to do was ruin a knuckle bolt

@Carstuff111 6 жыл бұрын

I guess the one person that has given this a thumbs down rather work harder, not smarter?

@ramtrucks721 6 жыл бұрын

Carstuff111 No actually they make a unit to remove it... Plus the power steering wasnt meant for that much stress on it. So some idiot mechanic damages my PS.. Then tells me it was bad and i have to pay out the ass for that too cuz hes shady?.. No thanks

@Carstuff111 6 жыл бұрын

Um, this is not that much stress on the power steering pump.... I have seen trucks bounced off tree stumps and rocks with A LOT more force than this, multiple times, and the power steering pumps survived. I have seen people using their steering to dislodge their trucks from being pinned in place by rocks and tree stumps, and no damage to the power steering. If this bit of "stress" is enough to kill the pump on a Ram, you just gave me yet another reason not to buy one of these trucks ;)

@TheCanadianBubba 6 жыл бұрын

Thats him... before i saw the replies thought "thumbs down was from a dealer tech" you trolled him perfectly : ]

@alittlebitofeverything5090 6 жыл бұрын

Carstuff111 Got em ha ha! 99% of the time negative feedback/comments are always posted by people who have no videos of their own...I wonder why??

@markrich3271 5 жыл бұрын

Troy M Are you saying every one worth while that has something to say in life must have a video on youtube or what they think and have to say isnt worth anything?