Rear Bearing Question
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Heel & Toe
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Rear Bearing Question
I'm replacing the rear bearing but can it be done with the rotor still on the spindle. i read that I don't have to remove the torque control arm. everything came today but the spacer and shims. time to get started.
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rear bearing
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Just yanking your chain..........
It sounds like this is your first experience with this job. Are you aware of how tightly the rear wheel bearings are pressed on to the spindle??? Just a hint, if you're dealing with an original, never been apart trailing arm assembly, they're NOT a slip fit, like front wheel bearings. There is a special tool made for this operation, but in a pinch, a hydraulic press can be used.
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GOOD LUCK on trying to get the outer bearing off with the rotor still attached when the spindle is out of the trailing arm. I have the special bearing puller and it will not work with the rotor attached. So I always remove the rotors.
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Drifting
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I used a tool called a spindle knocker. It took so many hits to get that spindle off, I was breathing hard, and muttering obscenities for days, not to mention that mushroomed tool will never be the same... but it did work.
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heres a fair video on what you will be looking at, he fails to use a dial indicator to set up the end play in the bearings but its a good one on how it comes apart.
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Drifting
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also Bill, check out this page. I think its one of the best explained step by steps I've read on how to change those bearings.
http://www.duntovmotors.com/tech-rear-spindle.php
http://www.duntovmotors.com/tech-rear-spindle.php
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Heel & Toe
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Rear Bearing Question
Thanks guys for the advice and the video I got the spindle knockout, bearing puller, set up tool, installation tool and the BFH. My parts all came but the spacer and shims. have to call to find out where they are. Doing one side inner and outer. I got the bearing puller from harbor freight tool it has 2 different size pullers in case, just went to homedepot and pickup 2 5 inch bolts. this should do the trick.
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If we don't want to do-it-yourself, who rebuilds these for us, and where are they (so we can send the assembly to them)?
I know there are a few who do, but would like recommendations.
Thanks.
Steve
I know there are a few who do, but would like recommendations.
Thanks.
Steve
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You could try the set up with the old shim and spacer to see what the clearance is, might be correct. Be sure to get the clearance right with no grease and then pack them for final assembly, you wont feel as much clearance with the grease in there, but it's still there.
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And I have a 'spindle knocker' also...but pulling the outer bearing off the spindle with the rotor on is another thing entirely.DUB
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30 years ago I bought the tools that Ecklers offered that were made by Taylor Design. I know I tried to get it to work and it just does not fit...ad I am not going to buy another for the rare case that the owner still wants to keep the rotor riveted on...because the chances that I come across trailing arms that still have rotor riveted on and are still above minimal thickness standards is getting slimmer by the minute.
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Keep in mind, when these cars were designed/built, the general mind-set was to design a vehicle that lasted 10-12 years and 3-4 owners, then the scrap yard....