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DrveJeepDrnkBeer
04-25-2003, 07:43 AM
The sound is and odd grinding sound, its not constant, and it get harder and louder when turning left. You cant hear the grind'n at all when I turn right. My guess is the rear wheel bearing, does this sound about right?

If so, is it hard to replace? I sure the hell hope not! lol thanks!

Bryan
SouRGuMMy!
J4GRAND
04-25-2003, 07:50 AM
Easy to tell if it is the bearing going out. Jack up the rear end and rotate tire. You'll hear the grinding and noise from the bearing as long as your brake shoes aren't making noise. As for changing them out, it's not too bad a job. Once you take the wheel and brake drum off, there's a cover behind the axle flange that has 6 bolts. this is what hold the axle/seal/bearing in. Once those bolts are removed, use a slide hammer to pop axle out. Bearing is pressed on to the axle so I would take that to the machine shop to have removed and reinstalled.
DrveJeepDrnkBeer
04-25-2003, 07:52 AM
Thanks, im getting ready to go check everything right now. Do you HAVE to go to a machine shop? Or can I do it myself?

Bryan
Subconscious
04-25-2003, 07:54 AM
You can do it yourself. If you don't have a slide hammer, you can rent them from hardware stores sometimes.
DrveJeepDrnkBeer
04-25-2003, 07:59 AM
you need a slide hammer to get the axle out? or for the bearings them selves?

Bryan
DrveJeepDrnkBeer
04-25-2003, 09:09 AM
In my hayns or chiltons or whatever book I have, its saying that I have a full floating axle, and in the book its says that It should just pull out. Are there some retaining clips on the inside of the pumpkin? Or do I NEED the slide hammer?

Bryan
DrveJeepDrnkBeer
04-25-2003, 09:16 AM
Wait, the book says its a flanged, and I need an axle puller. The book also says taht I need a slide hammer for the tapered, which is not what I have. I am tottaly confused......

Bryan
DrveJeepDrnkBeer
04-25-2003, 10:15 AM
Axle is out, now how the hell do I get the bearing off without bringing it to a shop?

Bryan
kyjman
04-25-2003, 10:16 AM
You need to determine exactly what type axle you have. If its a flanged axle then it need to go to a shop the presses bearings on axles. I've did my own once but wont again. Its better to let a pro do them imo.
DrveJeepDrnkBeer
04-25-2003, 10:43 AM
I got the axle shaft out, and im getting ready to go have the bearings pressed. Gotta get there before 5, be back soon and hope its all done.

Bryan
DrveJeepDrnkBeer
04-25-2003, 02:12 PM
Alright, I got it all apart, brought in and had a new wheel bearing put in.....NOW, how the hell do I get the race out that is still in the housing?!?

Thanks a bunch.....
All I want to do is get this done so I can go get drunk! lol

Bryan
JeepBountyHunter
04-25-2003, 03:53 PM
geez...at least let us know how it turned out...
The Wagprocrastinator
04-25-2003, 05:18 PM
He musta went and got drunk! Hahahahaha!
DrveJeepDrnkBeer
04-26-2003, 07:22 AM
Originally posted by 86Buckeyewag:
He musta went and got drunk! Hahahahaha!**** right I did! lol

Bryan
Dagnorm
04-27-2003, 01:00 AM
I just replaced the bearing on the rear axle. did it red neck style. A few buddys came over, one guy has a scout :rolleyes: , he brought the 20 ton press he bought. we could not get it with that and lacking a torch the other guy asked if I had an axe. Took the axe and a 3 pound hammer and cut across the bearing and retainer. axe is toast but bearing is off. We put the first bearing on backwards so had to get it off and put another one on. :D the only problem I had was the bearing came apart while 'tapping' into place. then used a 4x4 to tap axle into houseing.
done
;)