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Old 03-06-2019, 10:44 PM
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I am looking for help on removing the rear axle on my 1962 corvette. I have the four bolts off from the axle housing. How is the best way to put the axle out?
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You need a sliding hammer axle puller usually available for free at your local O’Reilly’s or Autozone.
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You can put drum on backwards with lug nuts very loose and use it as a slide hammer.
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Sometimes a little tug and they come right out. Don't forget to replace the gasket when putting back together.
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There are also O-rings that should be replaced.
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My experience has been the bearing seal (between teh inner and outer race) always failed on older bearings during an axle R&R, so a new bearing is also suggested.
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