No problem. Just knock em out with a brass or ball peen hammer and pull the new ones back in using some big washers and an old lug nut. Make sure to put some anti seize on them first so you don't gall the threads.

 

Thanks, Nomad. Just to confirm, are you saying I can remove the hub bolts with the bearing assembly in place/mounted?

 

Yup. You don't gain much, if anything, by removing it since it mounts outboard of the spindle. If I remember correctly there is a small notch in one area that gives a little extra clearance in case you need it to re-install the new ones.

 

Thanks, Nomad! Helpful as always!

 

Just an update for anyone else coming across this thread: Nomad is right - there is a notch that allows you to pull out the bolts without needing to remove the whole assembly.

You do have to remove the calipers and rotor to get to it, but it's not hard (only 4 bolts).

Dealership wanted $10 for 1 replacement bolt. I called Oreilly's who has them in stock and sells them for $2.50.

 

Don't forget a stack of washers to pull it into place.

Clint