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REAR AXLE BEARINGS
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140oldcars
I watched Corvette Summer
| Posts: 1
| Joined: 10/07
Posted: 10/16/07
03:29 AM
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HAVING ISSUE REMOVING SPINDLE ASSEMBLY TO REPLACE BEARINGS ON 76 CORVETTE, BACKING PLATE LOOSE,CASTLE NUT OFF,DRIVE SHAFT LOOSE,ROTOR OFF...IS ASSEMBLY PRESSED IN?
THANKS
140OLDCARS
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55Guy
Administrator
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| Joined: 07/06
Posted: 10/17/07
06:16 AM
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You said spindle assembly, but it sounds like you're talking about the rear end of the car?
I don't believe that assembly was pressed in. More than likely, after 30+ years of being in the car, it's probably rusted in a bit. Spray it down with some PB Blaster, let that soak in, then hit it with a ball pean hammer in a few spots to help break it loose.
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gcz49
I watched Corvette Summer
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Posted: 11/04/07
02:32 PM
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The outer bearing is pressed on the spindle. They were hard to remove when they were new.I've had to use a torch many times to get them out. Good luck
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72_vette
I watched Corvette Summer
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| Joined: 11/07
Posted: 11/21/07
06:46 AM
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My mechanic torched it off, however it damaged the axle and had to be replaced. So be careful.
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