Re: 1989 G1 Rear axle bearing replacement - Success
Successfully separated the hub and axle. Replaced the bearing and had the hub welded back on. Total cost $30 including the bearing. 6205-RS was the original bearing and it crossed to a 205-F from National Bearings/Federal Mogul. Looked at the cost for a replacement axle assembly initially and the least expensive of unknown quality was $75 used. New was over $170
I had to grind the weld off the end of the axle/hub and then beat the snot out of it to separate the two. Was going to try and machine it off with my lathe but the axle was too long to fit. Finally got it apart and discovered that it is just a press fit with no splines to stop rotation. The welded end of the axle is the only mechanism that stops rotation between the axle and hub. Reassembled the axle by putting the bearing on first using a deep socket and a vise to press it into place, next the spacer then the 4 bolt retaining plate and then the hub. Don't forget the retaining plate. It will ruin your day if you do. The only way to get it on is with the hub removed. Took the axle assembly to the local muffler shop and gave them $10 to run a bead or two around the end of the axle where it comes out of the hub. Pictures are worth a thousand words so here you go!
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