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| | | | Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 496 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 496 | 1950 suburban 3100 stock.
I am trying to replace my bearings and grease seal on my factory rear end. The bearings are pressed in and I cannot figure out how to knock them out. Is there a special tool needed for removal?
1950 SUBURBAN / SCHOOL BUS A.K.A "THE SCHOOL RUST"
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,799 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,799 | Yes, there is a special puller for those bearings, but you can usually use a "slide hammer" puller that's available to rent or borrow with a security deposit at some local parts stores. The one you'll need will have 3 internal-expanding jaws that grip the bearing outer race from the inside. I changed a similar set of bearings on my Dodge pickup a few weeks ago by cutting a slot through the outer bearing race with a die grinder after prying the bearing rollers out.
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: May 2017 Posts: 100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2017 Posts: 100 | A welder will work fine. Run a small bead on inside of race ,as it cools it will shrink and come out. Die grinder will also work just fine .
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 496 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 496 | That's great info! Thank you!
1950 SUBURBAN / SCHOOL BUS A.K.A "THE SCHOOL RUST"
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 496 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 496 | Follow up question.....
The grease seal has a rubber lip on one side. Does the rubber lip go inside towards bearing or outside towards wheel?
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,480 AD Addict & Tinkerer | | AD Addict & Tinkerer Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,480 | Grease seal lips usually always face the fluid that it is trying to stop. The reason is any internal pressure will put additional pressure on the seal. If it was installed the other direction, any pressure would push the lip seal open allowing more fluid to escape.
Face it toward the bearing.
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc BrakesProject JournalsStovebolt Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,799 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,799 | Face the garter spring that tightens the seal lip against the shaft toward the fluid you want to seal.
Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln
Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 | Sack has the answer above. Weld a nice bead around the race. That will shrink it and make it a lot easier to get out. Most of the time it slides out. | | |
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