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Decided to change out my axle bearings today since I was changing third members. Thanks Jack. Those bearings were very stubborn. I drilled a hole in the retainer and then hit it with cold chissle to break it to remove it. I then rigged the axle in my 20 ton press and failed to press the bearing off even inducing vibration with a 4 lbs hammer while the strain was on the bearing. In the end I ended up using my 4.5" grinder with a cut off wheel and cut the outer race and bearing cage off. After that I cut into the inner race making sure not to hit the axle. Once I had a good groove in it I hit it with my cold chissle again and it broke and came right off. First axle took about two hours of F'in around, and second axle took 4 minutes. I sure hope someone will learn from my pain.
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Marc D.
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Jack73 Bronco 302 C4 3 1/2 2" 5.14 9"/d44 d20 37" -
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Drove all over today and it doesn't make a noise. So far so good.Marc D.
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I have always just got the torch out and scarfed the bearings off. Carefully!!!72 sport/exp.,TBI 302,NP435,4.56 Powrlok/ARB in Full Width's.5.5" CAGE lift w/arms,2'' bl,37's, rescued from the concrete jungle (L.A.) NEVER DONE!!! Sold to buy a Boat, Now Broncoless.....Now it's fast water,smooth women and cold beer!! toad jeep owner now,,,,,, sorry
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I torch the outer off then head up the inner and it will slide right off. But if no torch is available, it is a pain!Originally posted by TBS-POPS View Post“I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it.” TJComment
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