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06-09-2003, 08:19 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Tampa, Fl.
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71' Carrier Bearing removal (???)
I just go out from under my 71' lwb Half ton, 2WD, The carrier bearing dose not look to be removable on this truck. (Major ?)
I do see some rivets that hold a bracket to the trailing arm cross member. Are these to be removed for removing the drive shaft? or is there another place to look? I do not see another place for bolts to be holding this thing together. If the rivets are to be removed, I have to start wondering about the rest of the truck (Original Equipment or newer?) Thanks for hte help, Ed |
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06-09-2003, 08:29 PM
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carrier bearing removal
there are two bolts on top of the bracket that go through the bracket and into the bearing assembly. i think it's about a 9/16 head bolt. i've replaced two of these things.
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06-09-2003, 10:31 PM
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there are two bolts on top of the mid shaft bushing. they are 9/16. you will have to remove the drive shaft. Once you have the drive shaft out you will have to remove the bolt ( I think it is a 3/4)from inbetween the universal joints. You might have to beat the old bearing off the shaft. Then install the new one.
Demon 
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06-09-2003, 10:46 PM
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Nothing fits but the oil
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Try not to beat the old bearing off, or beat the new one on. Take it to the shop and have it pressed off, and pressed on. The 2 bolts are located on top of the carrier holder, between the bottom of the bed and the center support.
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06-09-2003, 11:01 PM
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To get the old bearing off after splitting the shafts remove the rubber surround and then attach a puller. Tension the puller and then heat the bearing with a popane torch. It'll pop off. I find the new ones just slide back on for me.
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06-09-2003, 11:21 PM
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Actually if you want to get technical about. If you heat the new bearing to 100 degrees F the bearing should slide on the shaft with no problem. For you enginering guys it should be a small k6 fit.
Demon
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06-10-2003, 03:52 PM
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Thank ypu all for the information. I would have been out there all Saturday removing those rivets. Then I would have to have kicked myself. It took all of 10 min. Thanks Again, Ed
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06-10-2003, 04:41 PM
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Spank 'em if you got 'em!
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Hey kspops, I got a press I've been itchin' to use if your coming up this way!
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06-10-2003, 04:42 PM
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Spank 'em if you got 'em!
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By the way, welcome to the board!
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