1965 c10 12 bolt axle bearing removal - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

65truckowner · 07-04-2023, 08:08 PM

What is a good way to remove old axle bearings from my 12 bolt under my 65 chevy 10? I tried my dent puller with an attachment but did not work. I also tried heating it still did not move. Any ideas?

v30crewcab · 07-04-2023, 08:30 PM

takes a pretty good hit with a slide hammer to get them out. just did them in the 71 this afternoon. but I used an axle puller slide hammer kit.

**cwcarpenter98** · 07-05-2023, 11:08 AM

I used a slide hammer for mine as well. Made quick work of them. You should be able to rent the kit from your local chain auto parts store

65truckowner · 07-05-2023, 05:05 PM

Ok thanks

65truckowner · 07-05-2023, 11:01 PM

Ok so after trying the dent puller again I gave up and pulled the carrier again and ran a long pipe in the axle tube and drove the bearings out Now all back together with new bearings and seals.

**kwmech** · 07-06-2023, 11:25 AM

That's exactly what I do when I get a stubborn one. Have a 6' piece of sacrificial 1/2'' galvanized pipe for the task. I use it more often that not.

07-04-2023, 08:08 PM	#1
65truckowner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: mountain view arkansas Posts: 1,299	1965 c10 12 bolt axle bearing removal What is a good way to remove old axle bearings from my 12 bolt under my 65 chevy 10? I tried my dent puller with an attachment but did not work. I also tried heating it still did not move. Any ideas? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548705

07-04-2023, 08:30 PM	#2
v30crewcab Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chatt Tn Posts: 957	Re: 1965 c10 12 bolt axle bearing removal takes a pretty good hit with a slide hammer to get them out. just did them in the 71 this afternoon. but I used an axle puller slide hammer kit. __________________ 88 military v30 crewcab shortbed 5.9 cummins, nv4500, 205 86 k30, 89 diesel burb, 76 gmc pathfinder 71 longbed 5.3 4l80 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522535

07-05-2023, 11:08 AM	#3
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,421	Re: 1965 c10 12 bolt axle bearing removal I used a slide hammer for mine as well. Made quick work of them. You should be able to rent the kit from your local chain auto parts store __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

07-05-2023, 05:05 PM	#4
65truckowner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: mountain view arkansas Posts: 1,299	Re: 1965 c10 12 bolt axle bearing removal Ok thanks __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548705

07-05-2023, 11:01 PM	#5
65truckowner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: mountain view arkansas Posts: 1,299	Re: 1965 c10 12 bolt axle bearing removal Ok so after trying the dent puller again I gave up and pulled the carrier again and ran a long pipe in the axle tube and drove the bearings out Now all back together with new bearings and seals. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548705

07-06-2023, 11:25 AM	#6
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,388	Re: 1965 c10 12 bolt axle bearing removal That's exactly what I do when I get a stubborn one. Have a 6' piece of sacrificial 1/2'' galvanized pipe for the task. I use it more often that not.



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