Anyone separate the front hub from bearing?

Switched over to my summer tires last week and after a few kms, I noticed a strange grinding noise coming from the front left tire. Immediately thought I hadn’t tightened up the lugs nuts sufficiently. Went home and checked and they were fine. Was a bit perplexed, and checked it out a few days later. Finally determined the hub/bearing was no good. Ordered what I thought was a “hub assy” from the dealer and only got the bearing. Was wondering why it was cheaper than the one from CarQuest.
Now I know why, as it is just the bearing. Lol!
So, I really need to get this thing back on the road by Wed, and was wondering if there is a “trick” to separating the two. I tried on my press with some wood spacers and the janky 1” thk plates that came with the press, but because of shape issues, they started to bend towards the centre under the pressure (i.e. the wood could not support the forces). Because it is quite large in diameter (bearing), I think I would have to custom fab up some kind of steel jig to support the assy, which I don’t really feel like doing. Suggestions?

 

Found this great vid. Looks like I would need a large size bearing splitter which I don’t have. Found an OTC 5.75” dia one (P/N 1124) on FB locally for only CAN$160, but not sure if that is big enough. Would also have to get the seal that goes between the bearing and the hub. Got to think about it overnight.

https://youtu.be/yH4OaWSr_W4?si=5K_DvfvqeeDbayVl

 

I went down this path a long time ago with my last Tundra and it was absolutely impossible to press out. Ended up buying the whole assembly then.

Fast forward a few years and was told a trick from a mechanic - rig up a chain and 8lb sledge to makeshift a slide hammer.

 

Haha!
I’d like to see his that would work. Just picked up a SKF bearing/hub assy up at NAPA. Comes with a 5 yr warranty. Glad I was able to get something other than some Chineseium one like the one CarQuest had. Was only $15 more, but doesn’t come with the o-ring. Does come with the seal though.
I managed to break the hardline yesterday going to the caliper while hammering out the old hub assy. The caliper was supported with both a bungee cord, and coat hanger, but was resting against the knuckle. Ordered a new one from dealer yesterday, but went into town to get a generic line anyways as I wasn’t sure if would really be here today.

 

Got the damn thing I stalked finally. The damn springs on the rear seal kept popping out every time I was trying to line up the splines on the CV shaft with those on the hub. Happened four times, and each time I had to remove the two bolts on the bottom of the knuckle so I could swing it out of the way, remove the CV shaft from the centre of the knuckle so I could snap the spring back into position. Finally I figured out to wedge a 2”x4” under tge CV boot to keep it centred in the seal/knuckle. Speaking of the seal, there was NO seal! Guessing that is why the bearing(s) failed. I had the thing apart last summer fall, and I’m sure I bought and installed new seals (did both sides - new tierods, ball joints, and dust shields). My daughter had taken it to a small local garage on Dec/Jan due to the 4x4 nit working. They determined it was the LF ABS sensor and said there was grease on it and that they cleaned it out. I know they messed with it because I could barely loosen one of the caliper bolts, and had to use my 3’ breaker bar to loosen it. I never tighten caliper bolts that tight. Thinking these buggers fooked it up. Also, installed the new brake line from the dealer.

 

Forgot to mention, after I installed the bearing/hub assy, I noticed on the box it WAS made in China! Damn! You even wonder these days if it is some knock -off. It was still over CAN$400!

Also, after I got everything installed and buttoned up, I fired it up, and got the dreaded 4Hi, VSC, and ABS lights flashing. D’oh! Tried clearing the codes, but no luck. Then switched the new just installed NTK sensor with the previous Chinese knock-off. No luck either. Took the truck for a short drive, shut it off. Once started again the flashing lights disappeared - yeah! I’m thinking WTF!? Get home leave truck running for a few minutes while I get ready to take it on a longer ride to charge up the battery as battery keeps dying every few days - another issue I need to look into. Get back in the truck, and flashing lights are back on. I’m even more perplexed. Check codes again, and started thinking maybe I ruined the ABS sensor wires when I accidentally squeezed them with my needle nose Vise-Grip pliers thinking it was the brake line. Double d’oh!! Anyways, take the truck for the drive to the gas station nearby. Was able to clear the codes this time, and flashing lights haven’t re-appeared since thank goodness. This $hit drives my crazy.

 

When I replaced mine, I bought the entire assembly, it was still a pain to change out.