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1966 C20 · 06-19-2009, 01:46 PM

I need to replace wheel bearings, and have run into trouble almost at the start. How do I get 3/4 ton rear axles to release so I can pull them to remove drums?
Thank you for any help. Happy Motoring!

justcuz · 06-19-2009, 02:18 PM

Check the ends of the axles. Are there two threaded holes in the flange? If so you thread 2 bolts in the holes and it will push the axle out. Does it have studs or bolts. If it has studs there may be cone washers inside the flange. the end you see is split like a lock washer, smack the side of the axle flange with a hammer to shock load the cone washers and release them. If it is just standard bolts and you have them removed the may be stuck to the gasket. Just smack the side of the axle flange with a small ball peen hammer, it should come loose.

**Captainfab** · 06-20-2009, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justcuz

Check the ends of the axles. Are there two threaded holes in the flange? If so you thread 2 bolts in the holes and it will push the axle out. Does it have studs or bolts. If it has studs there may be cone washers inside the flange. the end you see is split like a lock washer, smack the side of the axle flange with a hammer to shock load the cone washers and release them. If it is just standard bolts and you have them removed the may be stuck to the gasket. Just smack the side of the axle flange with a small ball peen hammer, it should come loose.

I agree. They're just stuck at the flange, just need a little persuasion.

1966 C20 · 06-23-2009, 08:07 PM

ok, you were right, thanks. Now I'm having trouble removing the oil seals on the rear brakes. Any suggestions? Thanks!

**Captainfab** · 06-23-2009, 11:38 PM

Just set the hub up on something so the seal has clearance under it. Then use a long rod or punch, and a hammer and gently tap on the inner bearing against the seal, and that should remove it from the hub.

06-19-2009, 01:46 PM	#1
1966 C20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hopland, CA 95449 Posts: 36	How to pull rear axle on 3/4 ton 1966 C20 I need to replace wheel bearings, and have run into trouble almost at the start. How do I get 3/4 ton rear axles to release so I can pull them to remove drums? Thank you for any help. Happy Motoring!

06-19-2009, 02:18 PM	#2
justcuz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, Ca. Posts: 930	Re: How to pull rear axle on 3/4 ton 1966 C20 Check the ends of the axles. Are there two threaded holes in the flange? If so you thread 2 bolts in the holes and it will push the axle out. Does it have studs or bolts. If it has studs there may be cone washers inside the flange. the end you see is split like a lock washer, smack the side of the axle flange with a hammer to shock load the cone washers and release them. If it is just standard bolts and you have them removed the may be stuck to the gasket. Just smack the side of the axle flange with a small ball peen hammer, it should come loose.

06-23-2009, 08:07 PM	#4
1966 C20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hopland, CA 95449 Posts: 36	Re: How to pull rear axle on 3/4 ton 1966 C20 ok, you were right, thanks. Now I'm having trouble removing the oil seals on the rear brakes. Any suggestions? Thanks!

06-23-2009, 11:38 PM	#5
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: How to pull rear axle on 3/4 ton 1966 C20 Just set the hub up on something so the seal has clearance under it. Then use a long rod or punch, and a hammer and gently tap on the inner bearing against the seal, and that should remove it from the hub. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE



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