[T3] Rear bearings ?

[Bobsnotch at aol.com]

In a message dated 8/10/2013 2:40:27 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
j_jonik at yahoo.com writes:
 
So, next step will be to check the bearings, but I still haven't  managed 
to find or borrow a big enough socket to get the big nut off...and I'd  
rather not do the old hammer and dull chisel method if I can avoid  it.

Question:  Does this sound like bearing trouble?  What  other 
possibilities?  And, if it's the bearing, does one really need the  special puller to get 
the bearing out? (as shown in the Bentley)
 
A 36mm socket and a good impact wrench will get those nuts off. An  
alternative is a Torque Meister that has the gear to mount to the drums(hub)  lug 
nuts. The side benefit of that the tool is that it also works great for  the 
flywheel gland nut. ;-)
 
But, I'd double check the CV joints on the side you suspect first. It's  
possible that the bolts might be working loose. :O  

Bob 65  Notch S w/Sunroof and IRS aka Krusty
64 T-34 Ghia aka Wolfie
71  Square-vert under  construction


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