krnrpkt
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As a follow-up to a recent post, I was wondering if anyone who has removed/replaced their ranger rear axle bearing/seal has experienced any general difficulty in removing the bearing from the axle using a slide hammer with the bearing removal attachment? Does the bearing come out with a few good pulls on the slide hammer or is it a bear to wrangle it out of the axle?
I've had some shop estimates in the neighborhood of $175 an axle to replace the bearing and seal plus another $145 to $188 for a new axle shaft. I know the cost of just a Timken bearing and seal from a supplier is about $23 for the parts. So, is $150/axle a reasonable labor charge. I would like to do this myself but do not want to tie up the truck too long should there be a hassle getting the bearing/seal out and re-installed.
Any experiences you would like to share would be appreciated.
Thanks...Jim
I've had some shop estimates in the neighborhood of $175 an axle to replace the bearing and seal plus another $145 to $188 for a new axle shaft. I know the cost of just a Timken bearing and seal from a supplier is about $23 for the parts. So, is $150/axle a reasonable labor charge. I would like to do this myself but do not want to tie up the truck too long should there be a hassle getting the bearing/seal out and re-installed.
Any experiences you would like to share would be appreciated.
Thanks...Jim