[T3] Replacing Real Wheel Bearings

[Mike Fisher]

EMPI etc make a special 12 point socket for the CV bolts.  You might
need a 3/8" swivel and extensions too!

On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 6:48 AM, Doug Brashear <dougbrashear at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I've been doing more of the rework on my '73 Fasty recently...I'm done with the
> major elements of the front end, and have now moved to the rear. What I'm
> wondering is:
>
> - is it possible to replace the rear wheel bearings (e.g. at least the outer
> roller bearing) without removing the CVs, drive shafts and stub axles?
>
> - does removing the CVs and axle merely involve undoing all the 6mm allen bolts
> and removing the assemblies? Or do I need to remove the transmission, and then
> all of this stuff from the car to do so?
>
>
> I was thinking it would be good to replace both the outer roller bearings and
> inner ball bearings, as well as regrease the CVs (they're fine otherwise), but
> want to make sure I allocate enough time to get the job done.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> - Doug
> 73 Fasty
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