Skeet Skeet

So I have my stock 10 bolt in my camaro still and need to replace the wheel bearings. It already has the wheel saver bearings in it and now I can't get the axles to slide in enough to get the c clips to come out. I have tried everything to get them in enough but have failed. Is there anything you guys can think of to help? Thanks in advance.

1981TA

iTrader: (7)

Maybe try this:

Get one of those big square vise grips (the ones where the jaws are 6" or so U-shaped) and clamp the axle flange to the backing plate with a good amount of pressure. Then take a heavy rubber mallet (or a sledge hammer and a piece of wood as a buffer) and tap the end of the axle inward. The vise grip should keep the axle from bouncing back as you tap on the axle. Hopefully you get it to move enough to get the c-clip out.

Skeet Skeet

Ok thanks I'll try that this weekend. I appreciate the help. Anything else anyone can think of or any tips to try?

LSMike

did you take the abs sensor off the hubs?

alexus6798

iTrader: (24)

Did you remove the center block that keeps the spider gears from moving?

Skeet Skeet

No I did not remove the abs sensors. Yes I believe I did remove the center block. I'm going to get some new axles from a friend out of his lt1 camaro for free. Will those work?

1981TA

iTrader: (7)

Crap, I should have thought about the ABS sensors. I had to remove those from a 2000 Z28 rear end I tore down before I could get the axles to slide inward far enough to drop the c-clips. I'm used to working on the older stuff and having occassionally use a bit more force that usual.

Skeet Skeet

Does anybody know if the axles from an lt1 camaro will work in my rear?

frogpoopisgood

iTrader: (1)

I will second this. You MUST take the abs sensors out. Hopefully you didn't bang on the end of the axle in an attempt to force them in further and mess the abs sensor up that would be bad.

P.S. - I know this for a fact because I just disassembled my 10 bolt and the abs sensor was stopping them from going in completely.