Removing the rear axle backing plates on a 1994 truck.

[josephpatrickgray]

My backing plates are rusted and I want to replace them. I seem to remember the backing plates are pressed on with this axle. Does anyone have experience with removal and replacement?

Thanks,

Joe

 

[gnob]

Axle has to be pressed apart.

 

[pappy]

There is also a great video over at Timmy the Toolman. I highly recommend the tool he promotes in this video. It made the job super easy. BTW, if you haven't been over to Timmy's site you really should spend a day or two looking at this videos. @Timmy65

 

[josephpatrickgray]

Awesome! I have the same press. Thanks

 

[pappy]

Awesome! I have the same press. Thanks

Good gawd man, you are half way there. Go here for the ebay link.

Rear Axle Bearing Replacement

If you are not familiar with Timmy the Toolman's YouTube Channel, get over there. I just used the tool he promoted in this video: Good gawd the job could not have been easier. If I had one issue it was getting the new bearing pressed in. Mine did not go in as easy as he shows in the video...

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