rear wheel bearing removal
#1
rear wheel bearing removal
So I'm trying to change out my left rear wheel bearing. Only that sucker wont budge! Got the seal out fine, and the bearing race might have moved a millimeter or two (might just be wish full thinking).
I've been beating on the thing with my Hazard Freight slide hammer for probably close to two hours. I've been heating the axle with a torch. Nothing.
Anybody got any tricks or hints, or anything? I've thought about cutting a slot in the race and trying to pry it out, but that bearing is probably pretty stout, so I'm doubtful I could even cut into it.
I've been beating on the thing with my Hazard Freight slide hammer for probably close to two hours. I've been heating the axle with a torch. Nothing.
Anybody got any tricks or hints, or anything? I've thought about cutting a slot in the race and trying to pry it out, but that bearing is probably pretty stout, so I'm doubtful I could even cut into it.
#3
That's what I'm afraid I'll have to do. How hard was it to cut through the race? That steel seems pretty hard.
#5
you need like a giant slide hammer and they do sell a end you put through the bearing and it opens up grab the whole bearing. ive broke many slide hammer ends on these bearings
#6
yeah ive had to use the little dye grinders before on these guys... if you happen to nick up the housing it shouldnt effect anything just dont gouge the crap out of it.
you need like a giant slide hammer and they do sell a end you put through the bearing and it opens up grab the whole bearing. ive broke many slide hammer ends on these bearings
you need like a giant slide hammer and they do sell a end you put through the bearing and it opens up grab the whole bearing. ive broke many slide hammer ends on these bearings
#8
I put a big socket on the inside and a wood shim to hold it in place, then used a 6' 3/4" pipe to knock it out from the other side. Put a drip pan down to catch the oil. Don't try the timken trp1563tav, it lists as a repair bearing, but it will not fit. If the axle is worn, replace the axle, service bearing makes it impossible to get the "c" clip back in.
#9
Rex, good advice about grinding it on top! Didn't think about that.
Edac, I've thought about that, but I really don't want to pull the other axle, and all the guts in the diff to get to the other side.
Edac, I've thought about that, but I really don't want to pull the other axle, and all the guts in the diff to get to the other side.