Wheel bearings?

[ForcedFirebird]

Fronts are easy if the bearing slides nice off the spindle. They can be done by hand if you buy the assembly complete with hub. Otherwise, you will have to press the hub out, but that kit will press the front hubs out. If the inner race gets stuck on the spindle, you will need to buy a large bearing puller like this:

http://www.harborfreight.com/large-b...ator-3979.html

But that splitter comes in handy for pulling the rear hubs out anyways.

[S13_E30]

Fronts are easy if the bearing slides nice off the spindle. They can be done by hand if you buy the assembly complete with hub. Otherwise, you will have to press the hub out, but that kit will press the front hubs out. If the inner race gets stuck on the spindle, you will need to buy a large bearing puller like this:

http://www.harborfreight.com/large-b...ator-3979.html

But that splitter comes in handy for pulling the rear hubs out anyways.

thanks for reminding me.. I will also need one of those -_-. lol

[Smelser]

I havent noticed anybody say anything if it is possible to pull the rear control arms/hubs and press the bearings out with a shop press (20-50 ton range maybe)
is that a easy option if its availible?

[ForcedFirebird]

I havent noticed anybody say anything if it is possible to pull the rear control arms/hubs and press the bearings out with a shop press (20-50 ton range maybe)
is that a easy option if its availible?

It is an option, but you will have to build a jig to hold it.

Most local auto stores will rent you a bearing puller.

[Smelser]

perfect. I have acess at my parents to an electric over hydralic 50 or 75 ton press.
and bobs your uncle!

thanks!

[IronFreak]

I havent noticed anybody say anything if it is possible to pull the rear control arms/hubs and press the bearings out with a shop press (20-50 ton range maybe)
is that a easy option if its availible?

That's how I did mine

[ForcedFirebird]

I have a shop press and still use a bearing installation tool, much quicker to do with the arms on the car - unless you are doing a full rear refresh, then it doesn't matter much since the arms will already be pulled out.

[noid]

Just a quick tip; the clearance between the splines and the hub are so fine that even the smallest amount of anything will prevent it from going in. That INCLUDES grease, if you apply grease on the splines you will have a hell of a hard time getting that axle back on. Only use penetrating oil like wd-40.


Prior to attempting to reinsert the axle go buy a BRASS wire wheel for your drill and go back and forth on the splines to make sure any dust, grease, oil, anything comes off the splines and you are left with a clean surface.

Once you have the splines in just enough to thread the nut on, use a impact wrench to drive the axle in the rest of the way. The nut will pull the axle towards itself.