rsweeney 40 Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 was taking front hub off to change the wheel bearing and hit the driveshaft end with a hammer a few times to get the hub off. the hub is still stuck but i realised the nut no longer goes on the end ! stupid mistake but is there a way to sort it ? its a gti learnt my lesson! Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 yeah dont hit it with a big hard hammer use a copper one .....ull need to file or grind done the damaged bit to get the nut back on and maybe repair the thread .... Link to post Share on other sites
rsweeney 40 Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 yeah it was me rushing it before it got dark, should of hit it with copper one like you say and had the nut on so file it down and see if it fits and if not run a die over it ? Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 yup thats pretty much it mate Link to post Share on other sites
rsweeney 40 Posted September 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 sorted now with a grinder , file and loads of patience ! how do you remove hubs that are stuck on ? everything is disconnected but it isnt coming off Link to post Share on other sites
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