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Rear Wheel bearing removal K2500 Suburban 4x4


Sent to Car Experts May 08, 2005 6:47 p.m.
I cannot remove the rear wheel bearing on my 2500 Suburban - I broke(!) my slide hammer - what now?
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status: Closed   Value: $15   
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May 08, 2005 6:50 p.m. (3 minutes and 9 seconds later) 		REPLIED Check Mark
 Unless you want to remove the entire gear cluster and drive it out from the other side, your going to have to use a slide hammer. They make an attachment with a hinged flap on the end that opens behind the bearing to get a good grip.
PictureTech501  -- Auto Service Technician -- 96% Positive Feedback on 740 Car Accepts
38 years exp, ASE Mastertech with L1 Advanced Engine performance
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Sent May 08, 2005 6:53 p.m. (2 minutes and 41 seconds later)
I am using a slide hammer - and it won't budge!! I've cracked the race on the outside and all of the roller bearings have came out. I soaked it with liquid wrench...but still no joy.
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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May 08, 2005 7:02 p.m. (9 minutes and 5 seconds later) 		REPLIED Check Mark
 I know it's tight but you really don't have any other options. That's why they make the special tool, so it grabs the outer race, beyond the rollers and has a bigger contact area and a more solid impact. They also make heavier slide hammers. Maybe you can rent one somewhere. With the wrong tools, you can fight with them forever.
PictureTech501  -- Auto Service Technician -- 96% Positive Feedback on 740 Car Accepts
38 years exp, ASE Mastertech with L1 Advanced Engine performance
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Sent May 08, 2005 7:07 p.m. (4 minutes and 52 seconds later)
O'reillys is right around the corner - let me try them....
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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Sent May 08, 2005 7:55 p.m. (48 minutes and 30 seconds later)
I rented an 8lb slide hammer with a bigger puller - let's see what happens!
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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May 08, 2005 7:58 p.m. (2 minutes and 16 seconds later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark
 Now your cooking with gas. How about the flap adapter for grabbing the bearing?
PictureTech501  -- Auto Service Technician -- 96% Positive Feedback on 740 Car Accepts
38 years exp, ASE Mastertech with L1 Advanced Engine performance
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Sent May 08, 2005 8:29 p.m. (30 minutes and 59 seconds later)
No flap adapter...just another 3 jaw puller...
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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May 08, 2005 8:32 p.m. (3 minutes and 40 seconds later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark
 Your going to have to get those jaws real tight to get a good enough grip on that race. Make sure you hold the hammer real straight so all 3 jaws grab equally.
PictureTech501  -- Auto Service Technician -- 96% Positive Feedback on 740 Car Accepts
38 years exp, ASE Mastertech with L1 Advanced Engine performance
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Sent May 13, 2005 6:03 p.m. (4 days and 21 hours later)
I finally had to get the blue wrench after it!!!

The other side came out easy...go figure!
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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May 13, 2005 8:07 p.m. (2 hours and 4 minutes later)
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PictureTech501  -- Auto Service Technician -- 96% Positive Feedback on 740 Car Accepts
38 years exp, ASE Mastertech with L1 Advanced Engine performance

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