Hi Original Kwyjibo,
Thank you for the advice. Well the retainer is not on very far and I think I can pull it off and take it to a shop. I don't have a press here .
Thanks again for the tech...
The service manual specifies heating the bearing retainer to 150C/302F. Realistically this is a bearing retainer first and seal collar second hence the need for the tight interference fit and are not...
originalkwyjibo 07-07-2024, 09:59 PMSo,I had everything ready--the axle was frozen, recently from my refrigerator and the bearing and sealing collar were at 180F from the oven. The bearing tapped nicely into place and the collar was...
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Previologist 07-06-2024, 05:05 PM
Re: Townace 1993 rear wheel bearing replacement NO PRESS required.
A press is usually needed even if you heat the retainer. You may be able to take it to a shop and just have them push it on the rest of the way without risking damage by trying to remove it first.
originalkwyjibo 07-08-2024, 03:10 AM