[Bob Hess]

I got 2729 about six weeks ago and put about 1,500 more miles on her, now up to 4,000 miles total. About a week ago I noticed a roaring noise from the rear of the car and found that the passenger side rear wheel bearing is shot. I have disassembled the rear hub except to remove the hub from the lower suspension mount. I have removed the bolt and washer(2) from each end of the rod going through the suspension and hub and the allen screw in the center of the hub but the shaft will not budge. I am expecting the shaft to be able to be knocked out either side through the lower hub and suspension piece. Is that correct or am I missing something? Maybe I need a BFH (Bicep from Hell!)

I have not pressed the outside piece of the bearing out of the hub yet so I really don't know what has caused the failure. All parts seemed to be tight where they are supposed to be tight. No turning on the shaft or in the housing. The balls and races in the bearing show lots of wear in certain spots almost as if the car was sitting in one spot for a long time and someone was bouncing up and down on the fender. Maybe a rough ocean crossing. Any suggestions would be appreciated on how to remove the shaft. Thanks.