Any thoughts on how to remove this bearing
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I used a slide hammer and an inner race puller. I was able to get them as a loner from Pepboys. The inner race puller screws on the the end of the slide hammer.
https://www.pepboys.com/parts/tools/
5 Lb. Slide Hammer
view tool 27033
Pilot Bearing Puller Attachment
view tool 27059
https://www.pepboys.com/parts/tools/
5 Lb. Slide Hammer
view tool 27033
Pilot Bearing Puller Attachment
view tool 27059
#7
I don't want to worry you, but I tried a slide hammer with mine and it wouldn't budge. Took it to a machine shop, and they tried a bunch of things. Turned out it had welded itself to the meat of the shaft over time, and I had to scrap it and get a new shaft.
I've never heard of anyone else having this issue, though.
I've never heard of anyone else having this issue, though.
#8
Huge, huge pain in the ***.
#9
This project was a no go. Threw out both drive shafts and will be driving around in 2WD for a short duration of time. Tom Woods multiple double cardan drive shaft coming soon. May even take this time to upgrade my rear drive shaft; although the rear shaft has been problem free. But cant go wrong with a beefier drive train.
#10
I don't blame you too much. Rebuilding the front shaft, especially the stock one, is a pretty big PITA, and I've rebuilt several driveshafts in my past. I'd suggest anyone who isn't a pretty serious DIYer just pay a shop to do it. Just make d@mn sure they replace the centering ball, as that is what fails and takes out the u-joints, and as this thread shows, they are a pain to replace.