Rear Bearing Tools
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 106
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From: Dansville Michigan
Where can I get the press at? I'm afraid I have this problem as when I come to a stop, and the car shifts down into 1st,(auto) and I go to take off, I have some serious grinding in the right rear. As the tires rotate, I start to hear scraping sound as they rotate around, like a pulsating scratch from the brakes if you had a warped rotor. I know better this evening once I get the car up.
Pro
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 677
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From: Cary North Carolina
I'm waiting on my setup tool then I will be ready to put it all back together. I found the setup tool on Ebay for @ $40 + @ $10 shipping.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=35625
GTR1999,
What size EMT Conduit?
Do you press it together all at once, or do you press on the outer bearing then add the spacer and shim and press on the inner bearing?
My79Vette,
If you don't want to buy a press you can get a bearing install tool that pulls the assembly together instead of pressing it together.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=35625
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=35625
GTR1999,
What size EMT Conduit?
Do you press it together all at once, or do you press on the outer bearing then add the spacer and shim and press on the inner bearing?
My79Vette,
If you don't want to buy a press you can get a bearing install tool that pulls the assembly together instead of pressing it together.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=35625
Last edited by GATOR454; Aug 23, 2004 at 11:18 AM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 8,339
Likes: 24
From: I can walk to MA
I've had good luck stacking up the old bearing races for
helping to press back together ... also a 1 1/2" iron pipe nipple.
I'm interested in that "spindle installation tool" on Ebay.
I can't see how it would work. Anyone ??
Gary - I have used the same HF press. Did you cut the push-rod
under the jack to a shorter length ?
helping to press back together ... also a 1 1/2" iron pipe nipple.
I'm interested in that "spindle installation tool" on Ebay.
I can't see how it would work. Anyone ??
Gary - I have used the same HF press. Did you cut the push-rod
under the jack to a shorter length ?
Last edited by NHvette; Aug 23, 2004 at 01:25 PM.
Pro
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 677
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From: Cary North Carolina
thanks gtr1999.
NHvette,
I think the bearing install tool works like a harmonic damper install tool. I think the long black tube is a sleeve that slides on the tool. I also think the other end of the chrome portion threads onto the spindle then the nut pushes the sleeve, pressing the bearings into place.
NHvette,
I think the bearing install tool works like a harmonic damper install tool. I think the long black tube is a sleeve that slides on the tool. I also think the other end of the chrome portion threads onto the spindle then the nut pushes the sleeve, pressing the bearings into place.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 8,339
Likes: 24
From: I can walk to MA
Dave -Thanks - OK - I get it now.
However, I thought that the spindle threads weren't strong enough to pull against.
Maybe that's only when the nut grabs a few threads at first
when used with the halfshaft flange.
However, I thought that the spindle threads weren't strong enough to pull against.
Maybe that's only when the nut grabs a few threads at first
when used with the halfshaft flange.
Race Director
Joined: Sep 1999
Posts: 11,360
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From: Plano TX
How do you setup the hub in the press to press the spindle out? The big spindle flange will not fit in the slot in the cross beam... My solution was convuluted, although ultimately successful... I drilled 2 holes in the cross beam and inserted long 3/8" bolts. The bolts went through the hub (where the trailing arm bolts go). So basically the hub was suspended below the cross beam. I have a feeling there's a better way...
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