Axle Bearing

[TxasTerry]

I own a 91 Blazer and just had the drivers side rear inner axel bearing eat itself. Can someone tell me what might be involved in fixing this? I am trying to determine whether I should try to tackle this job myself.

 

[1979jimmy350]

its not to bad of a job, you will need to pull the diff cover and pull out the axle shaft, then use a slide hammer to remove the bearing then install a new bearing and seal put the shaft back, put the cover on and fill up new gear oil and your good to go

 

[pedro57]

That's right, simple enough. Just look at the axle surface where the bearing rides. If it's damaged you can buy a repair bearing or you'll have to replace the axle.