axle bearing retainers?
11-12-2007, 08:46 AM
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axle bearing retainers?
i'm guess they are a dealer only part?
i can't get my axle shaft out of the bearing, was told i've got to cut the retainers.
anyone know what they cost?
i can't get my axle shaft out of the bearing, was told i've got to cut the retainers.
anyone know what they cost?
11-12-2007, 08:55 AM
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The retainer and snap ring will sometimes come with the new bearing as a kit. They are not expensive. But I wouldn't try to cut them. If you nick the axle, it's game over.
11-12-2007, 10:07 AM
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You can order the bearing retainers from RockAuto. They're about $5 each.
Here's a good write up of how to do the job http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/mainte...wheel_bearing/
About cutting the retainers, here's a quote from that link.
I've found it's the easiest way to do it. And I definetly wouldn't try holding the backing plate and banging the shaft on the ground again. It wasn't pretty.
Here's a good write up of how to do the job http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/mainte...wheel_bearing/
About cutting the retainers, here's a quote from that link.
Another way to get the retainer off is the way some factory service manuals show to do it, which is by cutting most of the way through it with a grinder, and then using a chisel to split it open and get it to release. You then still have to press or hammer the bearing off. If you use this method, you have to be very careful not to nick the axle shaft. A nick on the axle shaft causes what engineers call a "stress riser," and can eventually lead to axle shaft failure.
I have also heard that some people use a torch to cut off the bearing retainer. The heat from the torch can undo the heat treat in the axle shaft, which weakens it. It is also very difficult to keep from nicking the axle shaft with the torch. For these reasons, using a torch is not recommended.
I have also heard that some people use a torch to cut off the bearing retainer. The heat from the torch can undo the heat treat in the axle shaft, which weakens it. It is also very difficult to keep from nicking the axle shaft with the torch. For these reasons, using a torch is not recommended.
11-12-2007, 07:58 PM
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okay, retainers we're $17 a peice from the stealership 
anywho, i was taken to the cleaners on that.
axle was nicked with the grinder, i don't think i'm going to notice it running 33"s
bearings Wouldn't come out, ended up cutting 3/4 of one then beating the shaft with a Big hammer.
it took about 2 ours of work to get the bearings out.
20 minutes to get the bearings back in
10 minutes to get the axle shafts back in the housing and rear brakes bled.
going to change the diff fluid later this week along with the oil and the front brakes.
anywho, i was taken to the cleaners on that.
axle was nicked with the grinder, i don't think i'm going to notice it running 33"s
bearings Wouldn't come out, ended up cutting 3/4 of one then beating the shaft with a Big hammer.
it took about 2 ours of work to get the bearings out.
20 minutes to get the bearings back in
10 minutes to get the axle shafts back in the housing and rear brakes bled.
going to change the diff fluid later this week along with the oil and the front brakes.
11-13-2007, 04:46 AM
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A few pieces of scrap metal and an hour of fab time would have gotten you a tool that you could use to correctly press the bearing and retainer off (assuming you have access to a press, that is.) I made my own tool to do this... works like a charm, and it allows you to re-use the retainers. Something to think about for next time.
11-13-2007, 11:22 PM
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A few pieces of scrap metal and an hour of fab time would have gotten you a tool that you could use to correctly press the bearing and retainer off (assuming you have access to a press, that is.) I made my own tool to do this... works like a charm, and it allows you to re-use the retainers. Something to think about for next time.
hopefully this is the last time i do wheel bearings in the rear of a toy.
the thing has all new wheel bearings as of now. brakes are getting done tomorrow, then thrusday maybe tierod ends.
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