On both types of axle removing the half-shaft will bring the bearing with
it. On the tube-type axle you may need a little persuasion, but not much.
Getting the bearing off the shaft and a new one back on is a real pig, you
really need a press.
PaulH.
http://freespace.virgin.net/paul.hunt1/
-----Original Message-----
From: Terry O'Brien <mgrepairs@yahoo.com>
To: mg list <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: 10 July 1999 18:01
Subject: rear wheel bearings-HELP!!!
>question: how do I remove the rear wheel bearings. the handbooks call
>for special tools. they seem to be pressed in.
>
>background: I found oil leaking fromt the rear end into the right rear
>brakes. I have removed all items up to the bearings, have a rear
>bearing kit on hand, and want to replace both the bearings and seal
>
>all advice welcome...its 98 degrees F out there, and I would like to
>complete the job soon!
>
>===
>Terry O'Brien, RDU/NC/USA
>-'77 MG B (daily driver)
>-'82 Dodge Ram 50
>-'90+ various boring things
>-other people's British problems
>
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