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gipper · 09-28-2013, 01:23 PM

As stated, is there a way to remove the carrier bearing without a bearing puller or arbor press? Got driveshaft(s) out and on the bench but can't see a way to get bearing off. I have a 1968 GMC stepside.

tlcrz1972 · 09-28-2013, 01:29 PM

I don't recall ever needing to press one off.

Once you get the mid yoke bolt removed and tap the yoke off all that maybe needed is a little hammering with chisel at the inside of the bearing and it should come loose. Use some penetrating oil on it before hand.

And if the bearing is bad use a bigger hammer and just give it several good hits all around. It should come off.

long67 · 09-28-2013, 01:43 PM

Depending on what bearing set up you have a bfh may not be the solution.If it is a two piece there could be a bolt on the end to allow the u-joint yoke to come off allowing access to the bearing.

gipper · 09-28-2013, 02:21 PM

I do have a 2 piece driveshaft. I see no bolt. Maybe I should take a picture. They make two different sizes I guess so I need to get this off to measure the ID of the race.

Coley · 09-28-2013, 02:23 PM

I did mine last year (72' 1/2 ton) and to my recollection it didn't require too much.
I have a 5" bench vise that might have come in handy but I can't recall. There were no show stoppers or special pieces of shop equipment needed tho'...pretty much regular tools, methods and....patience.
Regardless, I think it is a fairly light press fit...nothing to serious.
I would give it a good soak with liquid wrench, mark it and give it a couple of light taps outwards to check for minor movement.
Do you have a service manual and did it list any methods or?
Coley

gipper · 09-28-2013, 02:27 PM

Nope, no manual. I have a collar on the driveshaft that makes it just about impossible to get a hit on the bearing.

tlcrz1972 · 09-28-2013, 03:30 PM

You did remove the mid u-joint from the yoke.

There has to be a bolt in the yoke end of the shaft only accessible after u-joint removal.

gipper · 09-29-2013, 10:40 AM

What I ended up doing was breaking the bearing and then grinding a flat spot on the race and cracking with a sharp chisel. That split the race so I could get it past the spline. Had to order parts as nobody carries this bearing in stock. There was a You Tube video showing a puller but it was a "deep throat" two jaw puller which I do not have.

09-28-2013, 01:23 PM	#1
gipper Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fruitport, Michigan Posts: 172	Help in removing carrier bearing. As stated, is there a way to remove the carrier bearing without a bearing puller or arbor press? Got driveshaft(s) out and on the bench but can't see a way to get bearing off. I have a 1968 GMC stepside.

09-28-2013, 01:29 PM	#2
tlcrz1972 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gainesville, TEXAS Posts: 658	Re: Help in removing carrier bearing. I don't recall ever needing to press one off. Once you get the mid yoke bolt removed and tap the yoke off all that maybe needed is a little hammering with chisel at the inside of the bearing and it should come loose. Use some penetrating oil on it before hand. And if the bearing is bad use a bigger hammer and just give it several good hits all around. It should come off. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Cheyenne LB 1/2 ton finished restoration/rebuild 1995 350 throttle body FI, 4L6E (running on modified GM wiring harness) 3.08 posi rearend, factory A/C on 134A, p/s, p/b, late 70's power windows and locks and cruise, speakers in the dash + 6x9's behind the seat, factory tilt, 40 gallon fuel tank in the bed with integrated tool box, air assist bags on the rearend, sway bar up front and much more. 1972 chevrolet SNB finished 2002, 350 TB FI, TH400, factory A/C, p/b, p/s, (FOR SALE) 1969 Chevrolet 1 ton in work, home made PTO dump bed extended frame, 350 CI , 1972 Chevrolet 3/4 ton suburban future project 1972 Chevrolet 3/4 ton p/u maybe a project one day 1966 Toyota Landcruiser my playtoy

09-28-2013, 01:43 PM	#3
long67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Yakima,WA. Posts: 150	Re: Help in removing carrier bearing. Depending on what bearing set up you have a bfh may not be the solution.If it is a two piece there could be a bolt on the end to allow the u-joint yoke to come off allowing access to the bearing. __________________ Mark 67 c20 custom camper 55 Olds 2dr hardtop 96 mustang 11 dodge nitro

09-28-2013, 02:21 PM	#4
gipper Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fruitport, Michigan Posts: 172	Re: Help in removing carrier bearing. I do have a 2 piece driveshaft. I see no bolt. Maybe I should take a picture. They make two different sizes I guess so I need to get this off to measure the ID of the race.

09-28-2013, 02:23 PM	#5
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Help in removing carrier bearing. I did mine last year (72' 1/2 ton) and to my recollection it didn't require too much. I have a 5" bench vise that might have come in handy but I can't recall. There were no show stoppers or special pieces of shop equipment needed tho'...pretty much regular tools, methods and....patience. Regardless, I think it is a fairly light press fit...nothing to serious. I would give it a good soak with liquid wrench, mark it and give it a couple of light taps outwards to check for minor movement. Do you have a service manual and did it list any methods or? Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

09-28-2013, 02:27 PM	#6
gipper Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fruitport, Michigan Posts: 172	Re: Help in removing carrier bearing. Nope, no manual. I have a collar on the driveshaft that makes it just about impossible to get a hit on the bearing.

09-28-2013, 03:30 PM	#7
tlcrz1972 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gainesville, TEXAS Posts: 658	Re: Help in removing carrier bearing. You did remove the mid u-joint from the yoke. There has to be a bolt in the yoke end of the shaft only accessible after u-joint removal. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Cheyenne LB 1/2 ton finished restoration/rebuild 1995 350 throttle body FI, 4L6E (running on modified GM wiring harness) 3.08 posi rearend, factory A/C on 134A, p/s, p/b, late 70's power windows and locks and cruise, speakers in the dash + 6x9's behind the seat, factory tilt, 40 gallon fuel tank in the bed with integrated tool box, air assist bags on the rearend, sway bar up front and much more. 1972 chevrolet SNB finished 2002, 350 TB FI, TH400, factory A/C, p/b, p/s, (FOR SALE) 1969 Chevrolet 1 ton in work, home made PTO dump bed extended frame, 350 CI , 1972 Chevrolet 3/4 ton suburban future project 1972 Chevrolet 3/4 ton p/u maybe a project one day 1966 Toyota Landcruiser my playtoy

09-29-2013, 10:40 AM	#8
gipper Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fruitport, Michigan Posts: 172	Re: Help in removing carrier bearing. What I ended up doing was breaking the bearing and then grinding a flat spot on the race and cracking with a sharp chisel. That split the race so I could get it past the spline. Had to order parts as nobody carries this bearing in stock. There was a You Tube video showing a puller but it was a "deep throat" two jaw puller which I do not have.



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