Rear Spindle...
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Rear Spindle...
How many of you have ever pulled a rear spindle out with a slidehammer axle puller? Is this safe? I'm asking because this puller is ineffective at pulling a spindle out...so far. Thanks.
-Derrick
-Derrick
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I press them out on a 20 ton press. I've heard of large slide hammers doing the job but haven't used one myself.
I think Dalannex made one up,hopefully Justin sees this post and replies.
Gary
I think Dalannex made one up,hopefully Justin sees this post and replies.
Gary
Last edited by gtr1999; Jul 22, 2004 at 02:42 PM.
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Originally Posted by 75 Hot One
I would think you'd be pounding there for a long time. I've used a knocker (similar to the rear shock knocker) and a small sledge hammer. That worked pretty well.
A knocker? Is that available to rent at AutoZone? Oh, before I forget, do I need to detach the control arm and take the assembly with me to a shop in order to have the bearings pressed in?
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Do it right, the spindle ends are very soft, you will deform the threads in no time. I've seen many good spindles become useless because someone hamemred on the end. Get a press or have someone with a press press them out.
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You can unbolt the bearing carrier while leaving the trailing arm
bolted to the frame.
-get halfshaft out - then H/S flange that bolt to inside of spindle.
-remove emergency brake parts ... then 4 nuts hidden by Ebrake shoes.
-separate and slide bearing assembly from T/A studs.
I have simplified the whole thing here - but basic steps are there.
bolted to the frame.
-get halfshaft out - then H/S flange that bolt to inside of spindle.
-remove emergency brake parts ... then 4 nuts hidden by Ebrake shoes.
-separate and slide bearing assembly from T/A studs.
I have simplified the whole thing here - but basic steps are there.
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Originally Posted by Derrick
A knocker? Is that available to rent at AutoZone? Oh, before I forget, do I need to detach the control arm and take the assembly with me to a shop in order to have the bearings pressed in?
You don't need to go to a shop to press on the bearings if you have the tools to do the job on the car.
Again, various parts stores sell the tools. I got mine from International Axle in Minnesota- excellent quality. They also sell forged low alloy spindles if you decide to upgrade. The tools were a couple of hundred bucks but a good investment.
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