Rear Axle Bearings

[87gmcsuburban6_2]

How do you remove rear axle bearings in a 88 GMC suburban 2wd w/8.5 rear???

Thanks in advanced
Stan

 

[dave_90_blazer]

remove the alxe shafts and use a slide hammer

 

[K5MONSTERCHEV]

Yep, pop the seals out and use a slide hammer. You need the correct size wnd, otherwise itll break, and could be harder to get out.

 

[89GMCSuburban]

Have fun those tend to get stuck in there pretty hard. Try to have a propane torch in case you need the heat.

 

[87gmcsuburban6_2]

thanks all
after the first reply i went to autozone and rented the puller came home and popped it out (15 to 20 pulls) and installed the new bearing.the repair bearings are cool,it relocated the bearings on the axle and had a new seal already in it

Thanks again everyone
Stan

 

[89GMCSuburban]

sweeet