Rear Wheel Bearing HELP

CROWN MAN · 09-04-2013, 04:14 PM

Im trying to install new rear bearings, how the heck do I get the old one out???
Ive done a search but no luck.
Do I need to take the axle shaft out??

1998 EZGO TXT

yurtle · 09-04-2013, 05:43 PM

Dana Axle:
http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/attac...5-28148g01.pdf

Thatsme? · 09-04-2013, 06:06 PM

With the brake drum off remove the snap ring holding the bearing in place. The bearing and shaft have to be pulled together as a unit. A slide hammer really is needed. The bearing is pressed on the axle unless it has spun on the axle it will need to be pressed off to be replaced. There is a second snapping between the bearing and seal. Look at drawing in the book yurtle referenced.

Thatsme? · 09-04-2013, 06:12 PM

Here is a drawing Scotty had in a post

yurtle · 09-04-2013, 06:42 PM

If I recall, I used a piece of threaded rod and a large socket instead of a pull hammer.

I didn't have to press any bearing in the whole rear end. They can be gently tapped into place, using wood and properly chosen sockets. The motor bearing needs heat, but all others can be finessed into place.

kgsc · 09-04-2013, 07:50 PM

After you get the inner snap ring off, if it doesn't slide out with the axle, try putting the brake hub on backwards, put the nut on a few turns, slide it in and out a few times, should pop out.

CROWN MAN · 09-05-2013, 01:04 PM

Thanks everyone for the replies. I figured it out after beer #3

kgsc · 09-05-2013, 01:22 PM

#3 ? I still would have been pondering at that point

Did I mention we have a can crusher and a can just for empties ??

Gotta restock that fridge somehow.

azTony · 01-13-2014, 06:38 AM

How do you get the inner seal out? Any tricks?

Thatsme? · 01-13-2014, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azTony

How do you get the inner seal out? Any tricks?

A slide hammer with a hook on the end will walk the seal out.
If you have a blind hole puller the correct size to use on the slide hammer it works better.

09-04-2013, 04:14 PM	#1
CROWN MAN Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 181	Rear Wheel Bearing HELP Im trying to install new rear bearings, how the heck do I get the old one out??? Ive done a search but no luck. Do I need to take the axle shaft out?? 1998 EZGO TXT
CROWN MAN Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 181

09-04-2013, 05:43 PM	#2
yurtle Gone Mad Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 8,988	Re: Rear Wheel Bearing HELP Dana Axle: http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/attac...5-28148g01.pdf

09-04-2013, 06:06 PM	#3
Thatsme? Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 187	Re: Rear Wheel Bearing HELP With the brake drum off remove the snap ring holding the bearing in place. The bearing and shaft have to be pulled together as a unit. A slide hammer really is needed. The bearing is pressed on the axle unless it has spun on the axle it will need to be pressed off to be replaced. There is a second snapping between the bearing and seal. Look at drawing in the book yurtle referenced.
Thatsme? Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 187

09-04-2013, 06:42 PM	#5
yurtle Gone Mad Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 8,988	Re: Rear Wheel Bearing HELP If I recall, I used a piece of threaded rod and a large socket instead of a pull hammer. I didn't have to press any bearing in the whole rear end. They can be gently tapped into place, using wood and properly chosen sockets. The motor bearing needs heat, but all others can be finessed into place.

09-04-2013, 07:50 PM	#6
kgsc Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 13,147	Re: Rear Wheel Bearing HELP After you get the inner snap ring off, if it doesn't slide out with the axle, try putting the brake hub on backwards, put the nut on a few turns, slide it in and out a few times, should pop out.

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09-05-2013, 01:04 PM	#7
CROWN MAN Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 181	Re: Rear Wheel Bearing HELP Thanks everyone for the replies. I figured it out after beer #3
CROWN MAN Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 181

09-05-2013, 01:22 PM	#8
kgsc Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 13,147	Re: Rear Wheel Bearing HELP #3 ? I still would have been pondering at that point Did I mention we have a can crusher and a can just for empties ?? Gotta restock that fridge somehow.

01-13-2014, 06:38 AM	#9
azTony Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sun Lakes, Arizona Posts: 610	Re: Rear Wheel Bearing HELP How do you get the inner seal out? Any tricks?

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