xXxPARAGONxXx’s 1999 Chevrolet K2500 Crew Cab

[xXxPARAGONxXx]

And inner pinion bearing off. Shaft undamaged.

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[xXxPARAGONxXx]

Can you pull the bearings without the outer cup?

I do not think so. It basically needs the entire bearing, if I'm not mistaken. I wasn't going to risk trying it.

 

[Caman96]

And $82 shipping :rolls eyes:

I’m seeing $49.25 shipping. But still, no screw!

 

[xXxPARAGONxXx]

Have you sourced all the bearings yet? Timken/KOYO?

I bought a couple of the needle bearings and a few other parts. Will probably be buying the rest over the next couple of weeks. Now that I have everything disassembled, next step is to clean everything inside and out, probably this weekend. Don't have that much time on a weekday evening.

 

[xXxPARAGONxXx]

I will say that I have reconsidered removing the side bearing cup from the adjuster sleeve. I searched a bit and found a puller attachment that just might work: OTC 7929A.

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I'll see in a few days. I would rather invest the money in a tool rather than a replacement part.

 

[Orpedcrow]

I wonder if you could get a regular gear puller finger in there, if you’ve got one. Maybe a little massaging with a grinder lol

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[xXxPARAGONxXx]

I wonder if you could get a regular gear puller finger in there, if you’ve got one. Maybe a little massaging with a grinder lol

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I got quite a few but all too thick. I don't have any grinders, but I'd rather just find a tool that can do it without modification, if it's out there. I'll know in a few days. I have a feeling I can get them in there. :crosses fingers:

 

[xXxPARAGONxXx]

OTC puller attachment came in today, much earlier than expected. Attachments are still too wide, by a smidge, so I took a die grinder with medium grit Roloc disc to one side of each puller, just enough for them to fit. Hardly took any material off.

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[xXxPARAGONxXx]

Last side bearing cup out.

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[HotWheelsBurban]

So now we know who the go to guy for rear axle service and setup in greater Houston, Texas area is..... since you have all the tools now LoL.
It's coming along nicely, you're braver than me to tackle this job!