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Old 04-18-2013, 07:05 PM
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Default Re: How To: Replace Wheel Bearings 2wd

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Originally Posted by Kayaker2583 View Post
Yes they are different sizes the inner is larger and the outer is smaller. In this picture the outer is on the left and the inner is on the right. One thing i would like to add is, when you pound out the races make sure you rotate the areas in which you are pounding. For instance pound the top side of the race a few times, then the right side, then the bottom side, then the left. The races will come out much easier that way, but they are still a pain and a half to get out, so be patient.
Thanks for the response, but I actually did the passenger side yesterday and the driver side today
I figured if the spindle was tapered they must have been two sizes so I crossed my fingers and pulled it apart.
I was able to get the races out pretty well with a long piece of copper and a 2.5lb sledge, tapping in the manner you described. Getting them back in was a lot easier. I froze the new races while I got everything apart and cleaned, then pounded them in with these punches I made at work:

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