Use a press don't be like me axle bearing removal
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That's not gonna hurt a thing.
Okay, I wont be like you but do I have to use a press. 
65TerrorCuda
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Okay, I wont be like you but do I have to use a press.
Thanks for the lol
I was thinking of oxy torching off the other side just to watch it fall off
No? I felt like an idiot I'll tell you that. New bearing went on fine
I feel like an idiot on a daily basis even when I don't do anything. lol
Thanks for the lol
I was thinking of oxy torching off the other side just to watch it fall off
No? I felt like an idiot I'll tell you that. New bearing went on fine
65TerrorCuda
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Very cool, but not near long enough. lol
...and I wish I was hard. At least the wife would be happy. LMAO
65TerrorCuda
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That's a super neato little car! What small block is that? I bet it'a really responsive with the little 471 on it.
Ironracer
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Me too, Brother Rob!
65TerrorCuda
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Thanks! Original 273 0.30 over. It does pretty good and sometimes I have to watch myself. Loads of fun
That's just badass!
Ok so how did you mar the shaft, my guess is you got too aggressive with a cutoff wheel?
I use a drill press to drill a 1/4 hole part way in the retainer, then use a chisel at an angle to loosen it up. Then the bearing and everything comes off easy.
pishta
I know I'm right....
No harm. no foul.
Or....
You can follow the procedure in the FSM
You can follow the procedure in the FSM
65TerrorCuda
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Exactly. Youtube makes it look so easy.
Thanks for the all the info and replies! I still need to install the retainer ring which is even tighter than the bearing. Considering heat or maybe a shop with a taller press than mine.
65TerrorCuda
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Thank you sir!
This sounds like something I will try on the second axle. This metal makes my chisel seem like it's made out of copper lol. USA craftsman too
I was sweating it man, thank you.
Now THAT would suck!
Great info, thanks! There's some good techniques in there but certainly haven't seen that double bolt puller thing before
You can put your axle in the freezer, and warm up the retainer. As I understand the can slip on that way.
You could also make an assembler like the FSM shows.
Or just hand over 50.00 and a 6 pack of beer and have your local shop press them on.
You could also make an assembler like the FSM shows.
Or just hand over 50.00 and a 6 pack of beer and have your local shop press them on.
65TerrorCuda
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I was considering leaving the axle outdoors but the freezer is a better idea. It's not that huge.
That and oxy acetylene the ring. Knocking the bearing on wasn't too bad.
Wonder if a big 2 or 3 jaw puller could install the ring? You can see I'm avoiding fabbing tools
67Dart273
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The "big" parts store I used to work for changed a LOT of axle bearings "back then." We had a shop guy they actually nicknamed "Mike the hammer." I'm not sure his methods were all that "surgical" I've changed my share using the same methods back then.
Generally, we'd torch the outer race enough to get the needles cage and outer race off. Lay it on the rear anvil section of the big *** vise and notch the retainer. Many times you could knock that right off
Then we'd heat the inner race with a torch and beat on it, which would deform it and it would generally knock right off
Again, not that I'm "a bit older", not sure I recommend this. It may warp the axle some or at least deform it slightly out of round. THERE IS a danger (been done) of "missing" and thus damaging the seal surface. then you need a speedie sleeve, "or worse!!"
Generally, we'd torch the outer race enough to get the needles cage and outer race off. Lay it on the rear anvil section of the big *** vise and notch the retainer. Many times you could knock that right off
Then we'd heat the inner race with a torch and beat on it, which would deform it and it would generally knock right off
Again, not that I'm "a bit older", not sure I recommend this. It may warp the axle some or at least deform it slightly out of round. THERE IS a danger (been done) of "missing" and thus damaging the seal surface. then you need a speedie sleeve, "or worse!!"
pishta
I know I'm right....
Warping a 3" bar with a torch would take a LOT of heat! FSM says notch and chisel off.
65TerrorCuda
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I love hearing this kind of story! Much appreciated and it'll help doing the second side.
I did your icy hot technique and the collar fell and bounced off the bearing, settling into place! I was ready with the hammer lol. Check out the frost
65TerrorCuda
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Retainer removal 2nd side:
Not 100% sure the driver's side bearing is fully seated. Definitely no side loading though!
Not 100% sure the driver's side bearing is fully seated. Definitely no side loading though!
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