Tegger wrote:
> jim beam <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in news:T5KdnQs0hqIq-
> l_bnZ2dnUVZ_jGdnZ2d@speakeasy.net:
>
>
>> whatever you do though, do NOT pound on the hub - you'll damage the
>> bearings.
>>
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> In the case of removing old studs, pounding is OK. They're not in there
> /that/ tightly. Takes a hell of a whack to damage wheel bearings.
>

via the wheel/tire, yes. but not with a hammer direct to the hub. it's
one of the commonest bearing failure modes these days since seals, lube
and bearing quality is so good.