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Axle Question...
Posted: September 22nd, 2005, 7:33 pm
by fry_81
Well i bought new axles for my car but they only sold me the cv part of the axle( up till the bearing that mounts to the motor) so i figured alright ill just order the other half... well they dont sell it with the bearing, only the half shaft they said just reuse the old bearing.... but i also heard from a mechanic that the only way to remove it, is to heat up the bearing which will destroy it... i really dont feel like buying the halfshaft that comes with the bearing from mazda($360!!!!)
thanks,
Fry
Posted: September 23rd, 2005, 11:08 am
by lakersfan1
Supposedly someone with a two-part press can press out the old bearing and get a new one in there. The bearing number is only like a $5-$10 part, redily available. My problem was finding a shop to do the work. I went all over Vegas and couldn't find a shop that'd do it. Haven't tried calling around Chicago, yet, though. If someone seriously knows a place that'll do it, I think he//she could make some money outsourcing this service for us.
Posted: September 23rd, 2005, 12:27 pm
by atlantamx3
I think the axle just pulls right out of the carrier bearing, and the actual bearing stays in the bracket.
Posted: September 23rd, 2005, 12:47 pm
by Custommx3
that is correct.
Posted: October 9th, 2005, 9:44 pm
by ssmog
I recently replaced the bearing int he "joint shaft" that bolts tot he block on my GS, i did it right in my driveway, the new shaft with bearing costs 380.. Cdn from the dealer so I bought the new bearing and dust cover kit from them for a mere 57.00 Cdn. You don't need a press, simply use a hammer, vicem two blocks of wood and a bearing/ seal separator/ iinstall tool which can be picked up at any auto. parts store for 50.00. took me a whole 2 hours to do.