1971 FJ40 Rear outer wheel bearing race removal

[BigDogg]

Oops... got carried away with the angle grinder while trying to remove the rear outer wheel bearing race. Got the race off, but slightly scored the axle in the process. Anyone have this happen to them and did it create any problems? I think it should be fine, but I figured I'd get some input.

 

[tweek99]

The only time you really have to worry about gouges and grooves is if it's where a seal rides

 

[Rock40]

That's ugly but you'll be fine. When those axles break they then to shear/twist on the inner spline in the differential.

 

[thebigredrocker]

If you need a spare, Mark’s in Burbank might still have some.

Back to the grind. Moved 60 axleshaft s and 28 hub housings from storage this morning.View attachment 1641870View attachment 1641871

 

[BigDogg]

That's ugly but you'll be fine. When those axles break they then to shear/twist on the inner spline in the differential.

Indeed, not very pleasing to the eye... that's what I get for trying to squeeze in some wrenching after a twelve hour day... live and learn...

 

[skully3]

Use a small air grinder next time and cut half way thru and hit with a cold chisel. Nice and clean.

 

[63fj40]

So did you put the races back on?