need help with wheel bearings/axle shaft
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need help with wheel bearings/axle shaft
OK, first of all this is for my 1980 Toyota project truck.
I am trying to change out the wheel bearings and seals. I have pulled out the axle shaft, removed the snap ring.... but that is as far as I have gotten. I can't seem to get past the old retainer and bearing. won't budge. Following the Chilton manual, it should just come out
What should I do?
I am trying to change out the wheel bearings and seals. I have pulled out the axle shaft, removed the snap ring.... but that is as far as I have gotten. I can't seem to get past the old retainer and bearing. won't budge. Following the Chilton manual, it should just come out
What should I do?
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If it's anything like the D44 shafts on Jeeps, you have to crack the old retainer off. You drill into it, but careful not to go through to the shaft. After you have the hole, take a cold chisel and crack it in half. Bearing comes off after that.
Like this.....
http://www.stu-offroad.com/axle/d44/d44-1.htm
Like this.....
http://www.stu-offroad.com/axle/d44/d44-1.htm
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