[T3] Replacing Real Wheel Bearings

[Brent Bottolfson]

On 7/22/11 6:48 AM, Doug Brashear 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?
I think you could replace the outer roller bearing without taking 
everything apart.  That bearing has a removable race unlike the inner 
ball bearing, so you should be able to pull it without taking everything 
apart.
>
> - 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?
CV's will come off by removing the 12 bolts.  Like Mike said, don't use 
a hex wrench.  There's a special 12 point tool for it and you'll ruin 
the bolt heads if you don't use it.  I saw one at Napa.
>
>
> 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.
If you replace the inner bearing everything must come apart.  There's no 
way to do it without removing the stub axle.  Also there's a snap ring 
on inside of the inner bearing, make sure you remove it before pressing 
out the bearing.  If you go that route, I'd get 2 rear wheel seal kits 
plus 2 extra grease seals.  The kits only come with one seal and there's 
2 per side.  The axles are tough to get off, I used a block of wood and 
big hammer approach.  I just went through taking it all apart, it's a 
big job!
> Thanks in advance!
>
> - Doug
> 73 Fasty
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