supercedar

I would like to rent a B90 rear hub removal tool if available.

Thanks
Thomas

ammonman

If you can't find one take a look at this thread.

Pretty creative way to remove and install the rear wheel bearing.

Mike

supercedar

Thank you Mike! Do you think it will work on a S4?
Thomas

supercedar

I have not been able to source a B90 tool. Dr Bob did offer the tool after christmas but I am going forward now. Thank you Dr. Bob!
So, I did the slide hammer route and when the hub came off it brought the race with it. Any help as to a procedure to remove from the racer from hub would be appreciated.

Thomas

ammonman

Use a dremel with a cut-off wheel to cut through the race in a couple of places. The race will come right off.

supercedar

Thanks Mike, I will try when my confidence level is high.
Thomas

dr bob

I use a MAPP gas torch on the ring, after using a sacrificial chisel on three points. The chisel will distot the ring ever so slightly. After heating, that same chisel is used to work the race off.

Dave Anderson (Sharskin) added a bearing splitter and associated bits to my B90 kit to make the race removal easier. I haven't had a chance to try it yet. Dave is a very resourceful guy, so I'm pretty sure his way is a step up from my heat-and-hammer method.

Normally, the tool is available to listers and locals for the cost of shipping. Unfortunately I'm not local to it and won't be until early December. I probably need to make a small crate for it. It's toured the west coast several times already in cardboard boxes and car trunks. Maybe a crate with big casters, and a towing tongue.

supercedar

I did use heat and was able to cut, and chisel which did the job. Both sides kept the race on the hub. Sounds like a common occurance so one needs to be prepared. Now I have a bit to add to this procedure.

I used one of the coil spring compressors which happens to be an exact fit. The clamp on the threaded rod fits perfectly behind the rear of bearing. I used my wheel spacer and a 4" ABS black coupler on the front side.
I will also add that you want to get the axle nuts off before removing tires, calipers,shocks,rotors. I had a hell of a time getting them loose with the rear suspension flopping about, so I reinstalled the shocks and springs to help stabilize the movement, and then we were able to remove the nuts. This project was only going to be schocks so that is why they were off already. It is actually a fun job and a good time to swap 1/2 shafts from side to side.Thanks again and any installation tips are welcomed.
Thomas