Hi Tim-
I'm currently doin' the deed to my own rear bearings. You'll need a
specialized puller- the factory one, TSSC makes one (that's what I have) and
I've found a link or two on making one-
http://members.visi.net/~kohout/hubpull.html . The two biggest points about
the spit puller that make it different from a standard puller are a) the
mating surface has to be exact with the flange, bend the flange- its toast
(expensive toast, check the price from vicky brit...) and b) it needs a
big-a*s bolt to take the torque you're going to apply to bust the flange hub
off the tapered shaft and woodruff key. I think you would lift your spitter
off the ground trying to get that flange loose, I had to use a 4' pipe on
the breaker bar I plugged into the 1-1/8" impact socket. Also, you might do
damage to your diff from wrenching it. Plus, if you're not careful, looking
at the suspension geometry- you have the potential to damage either your
body tub or the radius arm where it attaches. You see where I'm going. BTW-
it'll make a bang like a 45 when it breaks loose!
Here's a pic of the jig I used to hold the axle. The diff flange is bolted
to the 4x4s which are clamped to the workbench.
http://68.82.60.47/Web/hub_puller.jpg
Next you need to get the hub trunnion loose and off, that's much easier on a
workbench. Then you have to drift off the bearing race and gaskets. While
its all apart, might as well yank the ujoint and repaint the whole thing.
And then there's the bushings.
Now, I'm sure there's someone out there who's done it on the car, if so,
I'll eat my crow with plenty of A-1...
Having finally gotten the hang of getting it apart, its a piece of cake. I
probably should have paid to have it done...
Good Luck!
Jon
'77 (mostly) 1500 "Ol' Yeller"
FM66043 7U
www.bigolbear.com/restoration.htm
-----Original Message-----
From: xrundog [mailto:xrundog@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2002 3:48 PM
To: nass@yahoogroups.com
Subject: { NASS } Change rear wheel bearings
Hi all, I searched the archives, couldn't find anything to answer
this question. I am preparing to change the rear wheel bearings on my
MKII. I rode through the gate barriers at the local Navy base and
heard some nasty scraping sounds. I have read the recent diagnostic
posts on this subject and am sure it's the bearings. I have read the
manual and it calls for complete removal of the axle hub and
disassembly of all attached components.. Looking at a diagram, it
seems as if I should be able to do the job without a complete
disassembly. Pull the flange, move the brake assy. aside, pull the
axle and...oila! I appreciate your time. Thanks!
Tim Hartmann #76
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