yeller_xtc

iTrader: (7)

i know how to slide the axel out. how do i get the axel bearings out? do i grease them before reinstalling them? any tip will be helpful!

BigZee71

iTrader: (5)

I believe the bearing is held in place by the axle/ seal and it should just come out
once the axle is out of the way. When you remove the c-clips and calipers it should just fall apart. You dont have to pack them, they use the rear end oil.

Atver300

iTrader: (8)

Not exactly that easy you will need to remove the bearings with a slide hammer, and save the old races to use to beat the new bearings in. put light grease on them for new instalation

yeller_xtc

iTrader: (7)

thanks guys!

waynehartwig

Agreed! That grease is important as there won't be any diff fluid out there for a while after they get replaced... Put some on the seal and the backside of the seal to cover up the spring - keep the spring from coming off when you put the new seal in.

If you have the diff out, you can use a long drift or ? and beat it out from the other side a lot easier. Sometimes the slide hammer will get them cawked sideways and make them more difficult to get out. Sometimes a little nudge in will break them loose and allow you to pull them out easier.