How to Remove a Rear Axle Shaft Seal and Bearing with Common Household Hardware

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Күн бұрын

I didn’t want to buy a special puller to remove a leaking rear outer axle shaft seal and worn bearing from my 2000 Ford F150. So I searched the garage and workshop for some large washers, nuts, a threaded rod, a sturdy piece of steel and some wood blocks and set out to pull the stubborn parts. The installation of new bearing and seal is also shown.

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@oby-1607 2 жыл бұрын

That was great to use the simple washers to do this job.

@mazherkhan8298 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, for the past 1day I had been trying to extract a broken bearing cone from the rear diffential of my jeep bcoz it was sitting only on the cone none of the puller worked, I watched your video used the same technique it popped out easily. God bless you buddy Mazher Khan Smithville. ON Canada

@TheOriginalMechanic Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome. I'm happy to hear this worked for you!

@TheJcrandazzo Жыл бұрын

Ingenius idea.. Will work even better on newer axles with tone ring inside the tube sandwiched or mated to the bearing with about 1/8 inch separation between. . I dont think there is a rental for that yet and you will need a stout inner bearing puller to do that job.Your method should work.. Thanks

@TheOriginalMechanic Жыл бұрын

I'm always looking for a way to avoid buying another specialized one-job-tool.

@ercysuazo726 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for the socket idea!!!

@victorhugobarriosramirez5847 Жыл бұрын

Excelente vídeo ...... bien explicado y con herramientas sencillas... gracias por compartir sus conocimientos.... saludos y un fuerte abrazo, desde ciudad de México

@mhmaggelet2288 2 ай бұрын

I basically used the same method, however the results were unsatisfactory. Rented a loaner slide hammer and bearing puller kit from Autozone (US $190 "deposit"), had the bearings and gaskets out in under five minutes (9 hits left side, 15 hits right rear axle).

@TheOriginalMechanic 2 ай бұрын

Well done. Frankly, I was a bit a surprised that I was able to pull this off and I assure you it took much more than 5 minutes.

@BGinsz1709 3 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@CCROSS5882 2 жыл бұрын

that blade was springy that's why it popped out like that if it was a solid bar with a hole but its nice when you have something already drilled out the way you need it, great idea.

@TheOriginalMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback and advice.

@monimodl2625 2 жыл бұрын

Ich verstehe kein Wort englisch, aber das Video ist extrem hilfreich . Danke

@vrm86gt 4 ай бұрын

nice Job!

@siamtourist 2 жыл бұрын

nice trick

@nigelssurfshop 2 жыл бұрын

this will work for chevy s-10?

@rickmanon1687 Жыл бұрын

not a bad idea, you had your nut on the threaded rod, if you put a double nut on that rod you could just cut it down with your saw, then when you back off the two nuts it will fix your threads so you can reuse.

@freshlystealthy45 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done !

@jamiethomas3470 2 жыл бұрын

Great approach! It got me thinking it could maybe be simplified by using a single rectangular piece of 1/4" steel with a slot or elongated hole cut into the center in place of the cut washer. it could then slip through, and behind the bearing at an angle with the rod installed through it, and would snap into place behind the bearing with two points of contact when tension was applied? Nice work!!!

@TheOriginalMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Sound like a good idea but I think cutting that slot in the 1/4 steel would be the hard part.

@sspeedy2859 Жыл бұрын

Sorta shaped like an axle bearing puller you mean? Ya that'll probably work.

@geraldwegener8376 10 ай бұрын

What about heating the rear end housing with a torch along with this method in the video...would it help the bearing come out easier?

@TheOriginalMechanic 10 ай бұрын

Wouldn't hurt and certainly may help.

@matthewjansick Жыл бұрын

I’m have this exact issue, except my bearing race is seized/rusted on. Can you use a reciprocating saw to “cut” the race out vs pulling? Conversely, any tips on what to use to release some of the rust? WD-40? Something better?

@TheOriginalMechanic Жыл бұрын

I believe I tried a reciprocating saw for that to no effect. The metal in the race is too hard to cut. As for the penetrant, I prefer PB Blaster. Good luck. You're bringing back some bad memories of how hard this job was!

@gabrielshirk 2 жыл бұрын

Why only turn the wrench an ⅛ of a turn when you got plenty of room for half turns at least? Great idea though with the threaded rod and washers. Thanks

@TheOriginalMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

I was probably just being myself- cautious.

@mg8718 3 ай бұрын

A lawn mover blade!

@muhamedrailasi3565 3 жыл бұрын

This was good ... painful to watch ... but good .

@mg8718 3 ай бұрын

Theres gott be a tool at harbor freight for this job?

@TheOriginalMechanic 3 ай бұрын

I would think there is puller that could work on a job like this. I just like to find a home spun solution whenever I can.

@user-fu3ip6sr2n 3 жыл бұрын

Good 👍👍👍👍👍👍🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦

@smokeydabeecharlescoleman8365 2 жыл бұрын

You know Oreille's rents the tools with full refund upon return,lol.

@TheOriginalMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

I checked and could not find the needed tool there. I improvised as I often do.

@ActionJackson2360 2 жыл бұрын

Advance had a slide hammer kit with the axle bearing adapters. It's been several yrs since I looked.

@guyfawkes578 3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever heard of a slide hammer?

@TheOriginalMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Sure, but it's fun to improvise (MacGyverize) with what you have on hand.

@hillcharlie2761 2 жыл бұрын

I mean good video but these were not common house hold items still good diy

@TheOriginalMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

You're right. It depends on the household. I'm a long time DIY guy who has accumulated hardware from all over the place.

@ercysuazo726 3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t know it was 1 7/8

@aag6499 Жыл бұрын

Lmaooooo. Just rent the damn tool cheapy....

@TheOriginalMechanic Жыл бұрын

You just don't get me