axle bearings

[wrangler]

How do I get my axle bearings off. I need to replace them and have never done this before. Do I just heat up the inner race with a torch and it will slid off or what?

 

[Tacoma]

Got arbor press?

your method is not a bad try though... as I no longer have a press I'm interested in how that works for you.

 

[OCNORB]

I think the best method I have used is to grind a flat spot on one side of the keeper and then use a chisel directed into the axle to finish the cut. they usually pop right off.

 

[wrangler]

I do have access to a press maybe I'll try that.

 

[Rusted]

When it comes time to putting the bearings back on you will need a press anyways. Another way to remove them is to just grind into them until you cut through, just be careful not to grind into your axle.

 

[fullsizeyota]

When it comes time to putting the bearings back on you will need a press anyways.

says who?? a press is really nice, but if you dont have one you get creative seriously though, i have done a R&P install, rebuilt pretty much everything i can lay my hands on, seals of everything imaginable.... i wish i had a press. but for now a hammer will work for me. if your carefull you can get very precise.

on my banshee, i replaced the rear axle bearings, EVERYONE i talked to said you MUST have a press. everyone thought i was nuts for doing it with a hammer..


for axle bearings i would cut the outter race off and grind most of the way through the inner. chisel it off until it pops off..... then get a nice piece of pipe and slap it over your new bearing and beat it on there....

seriously, necessity drives invention

 

[wrangler]

Induction heater is the way I'll install the bearings. To get them off a press or grinder will work. Whats the best place to buy new bearings and axle seals??

 

[James K]

six states or autozone, sells timken bearings and seals.

 

[bobdog]

What rearend? Stock Wrangler? C clip?

 

[wrangler]

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