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How to Use a Front Wheel Drive Hub Press | Loaner Tool Program

A front wheel drive hub press can be used to press out a CV shaft in order to remove a front hub from a front wheel drive vehicle. For some applications, the hub press can be used with a slide hammer set to remove hubs from spindles. The front wheel drive hub press is one of over eighty tools we have available in our Loaner Tool Program. The Loaner Tool program can help you save money on your repairs by allowing you to pay a deposit equal to the cost of the tool, then receive a refund of your full deposit when you return the tool to the store.

Tools & Materials

Front Wheel Drive Hub Press Front Wheel Drive Hub Press

Slide Hammer Slide Hammer

Eye Glasses Eye Protection

Gloves Nitrile Gloves

Ratchet & sockets Ratchet & Sockets

Axle Nut Socket Set Axle Nut Socket Set

Impact Wrench Impact Wrench

Breaker Bar 1/2” Drive Breaker Bar

Step-By-Step Instructions on Using a Front Wheel Drive Hub Press

A CV (constant velocity) shaft is an essential drivetrain component constructed with special joints to help your vehicle maintain continual speed as power is transferred from your transmission to the wheels. These shafts are common in front-wheel drive vehicles. The instructions below will focus on pressing a CV shaft out of a hub, and will be similar for a broad range of vehicles, but be sure to know the specifics for your vehicle before getting started.


Once the front end is raised, remove the wheel on the side where you’ll be working.

Step 1: Prepare Your Vehicle

Park on a level surface. Lift and support your vehicle according to the manufacturer’s specifications. Remove the wheel.
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Use a breaker bar with our Axle Nut Socket Set to remove the axle nut.

Step 2: Remove the Axle Nut

Remove the nut securing the CV axle to the hub, if needed. You may need our Axle Nut Socket Set, Loaner Tool number 67068, to do this. In many cases, the CV shaft can be pushed through the hub without removing other components, but in other cases, at least the tie rod and ball joint may need to be separated to create space for removal.
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Remove the brake rotor to gain access to the hub.

Step 3: Remove Other Components If Needed

Remove other components like the brake caliper and rotor to gain access to the hub.
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Use the lug nuts you removed to attach the hub puller to the studs.

Step 4: Attach the Hub Puller

Attach the hub puller to the hub using the lug nuts you removed, making sure it’s tight.
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Use a 3/4” or 19mm wrench or socket to press the axle shaft through the hub.

Step 5: Press the Shaft Through the Hub

Use a ¾" or 19mm wrench or ratchet and socket to turn the shaft clockwise and apply pressure to the axle shaft until it’s pressed all the way through the hub.
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The automotive repair work depicted in this series is performed under the direction of the manufacturer of the product featured. Prior to undertaking any of the demonstrated repairs on your vehicle, we suggest you consult with a certified mechanic or another professional who can adequately advise you of the proper repair or remedy required. O’Reilly Automotive Stores, Inc. and its affiliates (“O’Reilly”) disclaims any responsibility for injury or damage resulting from a viewer’s attempt to recreate the repairs shown in this series.