Hi guys,

I am trying to replace both front wheel bearings on my wife's Roomster.

I currently have two issues:

1: Getting the spindle out of the track rod end. It won't budge, even with heat, penetrating oil and some serious hammer blows.

2: Removing the 3 bolts from the control arm to loosen off the hub. These bad boys won't budge.

I have read that heating in both cases and then immediately shocking with penetrating fluid can help to get them out, as the heat then cold creates a vacuum to draw the penetrating oil in and break the rust bond.

I have also read that you can often pop the spindle out using the two hammer method with the vibrations often knocking it loose. Or use a jack at the hub to take the pressure off the control arm.

Anything else I can try?

It's looking like a full weekend at this at the moment!

Cheers,

Joe.

Edited 22 May22 May by joeninho
Additional info

The 2 hammer method should be safe to use and shock that taper free, failing that refit the nut upside down and use a ball joint separator - the scissors type and not the “pickle fork” if you want to reuse the TRE.