[DeTomaso] Axle Bearing help

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/28/08 6:29:56 PM, wdemelo at cogeco.ca writes:


> I need some help with replacing my taperred bearings.
> 
>>>*Tapered* bearings?   If you have converted your rear uprights to tapered 
roller bearings, they should never need to be replaced.

Do you mean you want help replacing stock bearings?


> I've removed the axle nut. Now what? Do I need to press the axle out? Do I 
> need to press the bearings out afterwards?
> 

>>>Changing the bearings (assuming you have stock bearings) is a non-trivial 
job, requiring a press, special fixtures to support the brake rotor, press 
tools, etc.

The full procedure is detailed in the factory shop manual; are you 
referencing that?   Or are you going forth in 'pioneer mode'?

Mike


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