changing outer wheel bearings

[wickedfirebird]

i got the wheel bearing KIT(has the bearing race and seal, replaces the outer end of axle) and i was wondering how do you get the old outer housing out of the main axle tube

[FunkZ]

I don't have it in front of me but I believe the Haynes manual tells you to simply use the end of the axle shaft as a lever to pry the old race out with.

[Skinny]

Using the end of the axle is not a good idea, I don't care what Haynes says. You should use a slide hammer.

[FunkZ]

Thanks for reminding me, I forgot about this thread. You're right, it wasn't the bearing itself but just the seal they show using the axle shaft to get out.

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