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Need to replace races on hubs
- Thread starter stoney126
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daleearnhardt01
1/2 ton status
Just use a brass drift and a hammer and drive them out, I have never used a press for this job
daleearnhardt01
1/2 ton status
Yep same way to get em back in, races are just as easy to get as the bearings and some come as a set with both
go to ebay and search nowparts seller. smokin deals on bearing/race/seal kits. almost 1/2 price of parts store. and best part timkin bearings and races.
this is the only one I could find that looked close enough
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=8045946115&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=8045946115&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT
pauly383
Daddy383
I feel so ashamed . I have bought , traded , and begged just to get decent outers so I wouldn't have to mess with the races .
daleearnhardt01
1/2 ton status
stoney126 said:
That set is for setting up the differential, those bearings are for the carrier, etc...
Oh well Time to hit the stores
when installing the new races, throw them in the freezer for 30 mins before installing, it will shrink them a just a tiny bit and that makes them 10x easier to install
Just use a brass drift (3/8" face or bigger, and at least 8" long, - steel works too, but you need to be more careful with it) and a 3lb hammer. Beat the races out by hitting it across from prioir hit, using about 4 locations 90 degrees apart worked well for me. Also, when removing old races, just make sure you dont gouge the hub... deburring them can be a pain. Ask me how I know
Just use a brass drift (3/8" face or bigger, and at least 8" long, - steel works too, but you need to be more careful with it) and a 3lb hammer. Beat the races out by hitting it across from prioir hit, using about 4 locations 90 degrees apart worked well for me. Also, when removing old races, just make sure you dont gouge the hub... deburring them can be a pain. Ask me how I know
Thanks for the tip. This kit looks like what I need but does the price seem high?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WHEE...ryZ33728QQihZ012QQitemZ220078089666QQtcZphoto
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WHEE...ryZ33728QQihZ012QQitemZ220078089666QQtcZphoto
They should have everything you need at Autozone, but ONLY buy the Timken brand bearings and races, none of that value-crap brand. D44's have a spindle difference between years, so unless you know for sure if its big bearing or small bearing, I would take the old bearings down there with you as the "parts guys" there dont know anything
you will need the following parts:
Outer Bearing
Outer Race
Inner Race
Inner Bearing
Wheel Seal
Outer's usually come as a matched set, but inners could be either a set or seperate. Should be about $35 per side
you will need the following parts:
Outer Bearing
Outer Race
Inner Race
Inner Bearing
Wheel Seal
Outer's usually come as a matched set, but inners could be either a set or seperate. Should be about $35 per side
daleearnhardt01
1/2 ton status
stoney126 said:
That price is about right...
BKinzey
1/2 ton status
Looked at Now Parts on eBay and found this in the description for a 14 bolt kit:
Kit contains Timken outer bearings NTN(USA) inner bearings & National seals.
Looks like it's only half Timken bearings
Is that why the prices are low?
Kit contains Timken outer bearings NTN(USA) inner bearings & National seals.
Looks like it's only half Timken bearings
Is that why the prices are low?
mostwanted
1/2 ton status
when installing your new races, you need to make sure you are careful to get all of the brass shavings out that came off your drift.
roadnotca
3/4 ton status
Save a lot of time, go to "napaonline".
You can make a drift to protect your new races. Use the old race that you pulled from the hub (or spindle). Cut the race (axially) with a cut-off wheel or disc. Now the new "tool" is a spring instead of a fixed "hoop". Drift the new race into place with the altered old race, by tapping around and around. The sound changes when the race finally seats, then just snap out the old race.
You can make a drift to protect your new races. Use the old race that you pulled from the hub (or spindle). Cut the race (axially) with a cut-off wheel or disc. Now the new "tool" is a spring instead of a fixed "hoop". Drift the new race into place with the altered old race, by tapping around and around. The sound changes when the race finally seats, then just snap out the old race.
here is a really cool tool I found in the vendor forum for installing bearing races and seals for D60's & 14FF's. check it out. 
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=178947
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=178947
86dieselburb
1/2 ton status
I use one of these tools to install bearing races. It will fit multiple sizes and keeps you from nicking a bearing and it works for seals also.
http://server3.myebiz.com/tracybaker/pro61329.html
http://server3.myebiz.com/tracybaker/pro61329.html
