So I'm replacing the rear wheel bearings in my 91 22re non abs pickup. The bearings cases were worn and needed to be replaced but when I pressed the studs out, the 4 that bolt onto the axle housing and also secure the bearing case to the backing plate, I spaced out and didn't take note of the orientation of the stud that also acts as the mounting/pivot point for what the FSM refers to as "bellcrank No. 2" (part of the parking brake mechanism). I took a photo of what I believe is the passenger side brake assembly and it looks like it would be the lower left stud, in relation to the brake cylinder being at 12 o'clock. So if my logic is correct the driver side one should be on the lower right. The diagram in the FSM isn't very clear on this, if somebody could confirm it would be much appreciated.

 

Figured it out, it's the lower stud on the parking brake bellcrank side (left side passenger, right side driver). Seems obvious looking back on it but just wanted to be sure. I have another question though regarding some play in one of the wheel bearings. I bought new rear axle service kits from Marlin Crawler for both sides and new OEM bearing housings. After pressing everything back together on the passenger side if I hold the axle still I can wobble the backing plate assembly a little bit. I can see that the play is in the bearing, but the driver side one is pretty solid. Is this normal or could I have gotten a bad bearing?

 

were you able to get the Bearing retaining clip back in the axle groove?

 

Yeah the snap ring is back on, I can see the outer ring of the bearing moving in relation to the center ring. The play that I'm seeing is in the bearing itself

 

i wouldnt trust that bearing,

 

i am with you. i just checked my 3 spare axles that 85toyman helped me press bearings on to, they are all nice and tight. i did use new bearing cups on those