outer bearing removal HO52 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-15-2021, 04:48 PM

How do you remove the outer hub bearing once the clip inside the hub is removed?

**Wrenchbender Ret** · 01-15-2021, 05:25 PM

You drive the brg. & race out the big end.
George

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-15-2021, 05:32 PM

Thanks George, so my instincts were correct. Destroy the bearing and seat in the process probably.

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-15-2021, 10:00 PM

Should I use heat or take it to a machine shop and let them tackle it? What a stupid design....

57taskforce · 01-15-2021, 10:41 PM

Easy, jack up truck, remove HO52,, slide this under... bolt everything back up, enjoy!

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-15-2021, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 57taskforce

Easy, jack up truck, remove HO52,, slide this under... bolt everything back up, enjoy!

Thanks, I took it out and installed a dana 60. A friend is wanting th ho52 for the locker....

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-15-2021, 11:43 PM

I meant to include pics...

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-15-2021, 11:46 PM

Maybe a couple more....

57taskforce · 01-15-2021, 11:53 PM

Nice work! I’m sure that 60 will be a little easier to keep running, those HO’s are getting harder and harder to find parts for.

**Getter-Done** · 01-16-2021, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Should I use heat or take it to a machine shop and let them tackle it? What a stupid design....

Nice work on the rear-end swap.

If you know of a Machine Shop near you?

They can turn a Step-shaft down to drive it out.

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**Ol Blue K20** · 01-16-2021, 12:34 PM

Thanks for the information. I think heat would help too. Thanks for the compliment.

01-15-2021, 04:48 PM	#1
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	outer bearing removal HO52 How do you remove the outer hub bearing once the clip inside the hub is removed? __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

01-15-2021, 05:25 PM	#2
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,190	Re: outer bearing removal HO52 You drive the brg. & race out the big end. George

01-15-2021, 05:32 PM	#3
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: outer bearing removal HO52 Thanks George, so my instincts were correct. Destroy the bearing and seat in the process probably. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

01-15-2021, 10:00 PM	#4
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: outer bearing removal HO52 Should I use heat or take it to a machine shop and let them tackle it? What a stupid design.... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

01-15-2021, 10:41 PM	#5
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 6,232	Re: outer bearing removal HO52 Easy, jack up truck, remove HO52,, slide this under... bolt everything back up, enjoy! Attached Images __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 315/75/16's ‘87 IROC-Z all original 50K mile survivor TPI 305 IROC Blue ‘10 Camaro 2SS/RS Aqua Blue Metallic #93 -version 2.0

01-15-2021, 11:43 PM	#7
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: outer bearing removal HO52 I meant to include pics... Attached Images __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

01-15-2021, 11:46 PM	#8
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: outer bearing removal HO52 Maybe a couple more.... Attached Images __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

01-15-2021, 11:53 PM	#9
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 6,232	Re: outer bearing removal HO52 Nice work! I’m sure that 60 will be a little easier to keep running, those HO’s are getting harder and harder to find parts for. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 315/75/16's ‘87 IROC-Z all original 50K mile survivor TPI 305 IROC Blue ‘10 Camaro 2SS/RS Aqua Blue Metallic #93 -version 2.0

01-16-2021, 12:34 PM	#11
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: outer bearing removal HO52 Thanks for the information. I think heat would help too. Thanks for the compliment. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man



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