[T3] Replacing Real Wheel Bearings

[Bobsnotch at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/22/2011 9:48:47 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
dougbrashear at yahoo.com writes:

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.




Yes, this can all be done with the trans in the car. You do need to remove  
the drive axle though, as there's a snap ring in there that has to come out 
 before the bearings can be removed. Remove the drive axle before raising 
the  car, and or removing the tire, as it'll make it easier on you. That nut 
is  torqued to 217 ft lbs.  

Bob 65 Notch  S with sunroof and IRS (Krusty)
71 Notch (Krunchy)
64 T-34 Ghia  (Wolfie)
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