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| Author: | cw6er [ Sat Nov 07, 2009 8:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Getting the front wheel bearing race out |
It's on an '81 Dodge D150 PU (5 lug) I need to replace the outer front wheel bearing, and was wondering if you can get behind the bearing race in the hub with a long punch from the back side and tap it out, and then use a drift to tap the new one back in? Or will I have to take it to a shop with a puller and a press? Anyone BTDT? |
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| Author: | Joshie225 [ Sat Nov 07, 2009 9:30 am ] |
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Yep, a long drift (punch) and hammer works for me. |
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| Author: | GTS225 [ Sat Nov 07, 2009 10:12 am ] |
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and if you dig the grease out and look well, you'll find two indents in the shoulder on the backside of the bearing pocket. These are for just that purpose.....using a long punch to tap out the bearing race, in a "walking" fashion. Just don't get real crazy with the hammer. Roger |
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| Author: | cw6er [ Sat Nov 07, 2009 2:30 pm ] |
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Thanks, that is what I figured, but it never hurts to check with someone who has BTDT before you get everything torn apart. |
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| Author: | '74 Sport [ Sun Nov 08, 2009 12:33 pm ] |
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I used a brass drift when installing the new one to prevent dinging the edge or scoring the surface if I slipped. |
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| Author: | james longhurst [ Sun Nov 08, 2009 1:12 pm ] |
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You can pick up a bearing race driver to install the new one. I held off for a long time, but have since bought one and love it. There's different brands out there but they look something like this. -James |
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| Author: | 64 Convert [ Sun Nov 08, 2009 7:43 pm ] |
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I made my own bearing installers from old bearing races. I ground down the outer surface until the diameter is small enough to slip into the hub. Then I place it over the new bearing race to protect it as I drive it in. |
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