The inner bearing race usually stays with the flange as you pound it out.
I used a bearing separator and a puller to remove the race. I put the flanged
axle nut on the back of the hub and a piece of steel on top of that so I
would have something to push against. The bearing separator and puller cost
about $100 for the pair. |
Your hub is free of the race and ready for some cleaning. If you don't have
a suitable puller, you can try slotting the race with a Dremel and a cut
off wheeld. Whack the slots with a hammer and chisel. Just make sure you
don't touch the hub with the cutoff tool or you will turn it into scrap.
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I used a bearing puller to remove the bearing from the control arm. I bought
it from Bavarian Autosport years ago for about $200. Its nothing more than
some mandrels and a large diameter threaded rod so if you are handy with
a lathe you could make this tool yourself. |
Using a different set of mandrels, use the puller to install the new bearing.
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Bearing installation is pretty easy with the right tool. I was able to use
a standard 1/2 inch drive Craftsman ratchet and a 36mm socket to tighten
the puller. An 1-1/8 inch wrench holds the nut in back. |
The new bearing is in. Install a new snap ring to keep the bearing in.
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