wheel bearings

FRENCHMan · Feb 9, 2011

Hello everyone,

I will change the wheel bearings on my front and rear EXPLORER 1994.
I found a thread with pictures to the front and the tools necessary.

By cons I can find nothing for the rear? or do not know where to look

Could you give me assistance to get to find something and tell me the tools I need.

Do I need a special extractor. to remove my wheel bearings rear.
If need you could post a photo to see if I can find in the garage

Thank you very much for your help I'm really very bored

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gribly · Feb 10, 2011

I opened up the differential cover and drained all the old fluid. Then, I removed the bolt for the spider shaft - this bolt is usually broken so be prepared to have to extract it. I already had removed my rear brakes as I was replacing drums and shoes, too. I then pushed in on both axle shafts, removed the c-clips (these are inside the differential housing on the very end of the axles), and pulled the axles out. At this point, you'll need to pull the seals, then use a slide hammer to remove the bearings. Assembly is the reverse of disassembly.

Do NOT turn the driveshaft while the spider shaft is out - if your spider gears get out of alignment it can take you some swearing to get them back in place. This is also a good time to toss in a locker if you want one.

FRENCHMan · Feb 10, 2011

gribly said:
I opened up the differential cover and drained all the old fluid. Then, I removed the bolt for the spider shaft - this bolt is usually broken so be prepared to have to extract it. I already had removed my rear brakes as I was replacing drums and shoes, too. I then pushed in on both axle shafts, removed the c-clips (these are inside the differential housing on the very end of the axles), and pulled the axles out. At this point, you'll need to pull the seals, then use a slide hammer to remove the bearings. Assembly is the reverse of disassembly.

Do NOT turn the driveshaft while the spider shaft is out - if your spider gears get out of alignment it can take you some swearing to get them back in place. This is also a good time to toss in a locker if you want one.

open the differential cover and drained all the old fluid to replace the wheel bearings rear, it is an obligation to do this.

this looks very difficult.
HO HO HO
I would need a thread with pictures :bawling:

TexCaliBII · Feb 10, 2011

It's the only way to replace rear axle bearings as the axle passes through them. And they can be a bear to get out. On mine the left came out fairly easy but the right one I had to grind, CAREFULLY, the bearing race to just before the axle tube metal in a spot to pop the bearing loose and remove it. If you can, checkout the Autozone website as they have drawings and instructions for a lot of repairs and might have this as well. Good luck.

gribly · Feb 10, 2011

It sounds bad, but it really isn't. The reason for opening the diff is the c-clips are in there. To open the diff is just some bolts. You're not disturbing the gear mesh, so don't be scared to crack it open. Use synthetic fluid to fill it!

FRENCHMan · Feb 10, 2011

AlaskaBII said:
It's the only way to replace rear axle bearings as the axle passes through them. And they can be a bear to get out. On mine the left came out fairly easy but the right one I had to grind, CAREFULLY, the bearing race to just before the axle tube metal in a spot to pop the bearing loose and remove it. If you can, checkout the Autozone website as they have drawings and instructions for a lot of repairs and might have this as well. Good luck.

gribly said:
It sounds bad, but it really isn't. The reason for opening the diff is the c-clips are in there. To open the diff is just some bolts. You're not disturbing the gear mesh, so don't be scared to crack it open. Use synthetic fluid to fill it!

In searching I found this thread http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=214805
I must follow it
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alwaysFlOoReD · Feb 10, 2011

FRENCHMan said:
In searching I found this thread http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=214805
I must follow it

A good write up :icon_thumby:

Richard

FRENCHMan · Feb 11, 2011

i'm really in trouble, I do not feel capable of doing rear bearings, sh"t :bawling:

alwaysFlOoReD · Feb 11, 2011

This is how I feel before EVERY new to me job. Sometimes the hardest thing about a job is starting it. I think once you get into it you will not have any major problems, and if you do, we'll be here to help.
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Richard

FRENCHMan · Feb 11, 2011

What worries me the most is the movement of trees back if I'm wrong
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alwaysFlOoReD · Feb 11, 2011

FRENCHMan said:
the movement of trees back

Say what?

Richard

FRENCHMan · Feb 11, 2011

alwaysFlOoReD said:
Say what?

Richard

I say that I am afraid to make that mistake

it says in the thread

"Here's a Slightly fun part; You Need to remove this bolt (9mm head, atleast in my case), Then Slide The Pin out so That You Can access the c-clips. Do not Turn the axles after Removing this, or you could " Spend a lot of time Trying to get it back in! If you spin the axles, It Will get the spider gears out of place, and Could Be a Real Pain to re-align "

And I do not understand the tools I need to remove the bearing :dunno:

I ask a lot I'm sure, but someone could put an arrow on the c-clip

I do not want to bore anybody with all these questions, but here in FRANCE a repair cost for me $ 1250 !!!!!!!!!!!!
they fell on the head these people what are thugs

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Sasquatch_Ryda · Feb 12, 2011

Why do you figure that you need to replace the rear axle shaft bearings?

FRENCHMan · Feb 12, 2011

Sasquatch_Ryda said:
Why do you figure that you need to replace the rear axle shaft bearings?

is when the truck passed the inspection here in France :icon_confused:

Now I'd like to know a way to find sil there really needs to replace :dunno:

Thank you very much

Edit
can you give me the torque for tightening the bearings rear

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Sasquatch_Ryda · Feb 12, 2011

There is no torque spec for the rear axle shaft bearings. They get pressed into the axle housing and then axle shaft slides into the housing and rides on the bearings.

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