just got done doing my rear axle bearings and seals, seal was seeping. 155k. eh. not bad.
I searched threads here and some sprial out of control because you need a special gm tool to get behind the bearing, but not damage the reluctor wheel for the speed sensor that's like a 1/4in behind it. the ones I saw most give up and just pull both, and the job turns into a hassle, but still better than buying gm's expensive tool.
just wanted to confirm that there's a 40$ set on Amazon that works well. I got the part number from some other board while searching 10 pages deep into Google lol.
anyways. Hopefully it saves someone some time. I used the timken repair bearings that are bearing and seal all in one and move where the bearing runs on the alxe a bit. I've had good luck with them on other cars. we shall see how they last.
oh this is for the smaller 8.5 rear.
Performance Tool W89326 Rear Axle Bearing Puller Set https://a.co/d/ib5PCD8
I searched threads here and some sprial out of control because you need a special gm tool to get behind the bearing, but not damage the reluctor wheel for the speed sensor that's like a 1/4in behind it. the ones I saw most give up and just pull both, and the job turns into a hassle, but still better than buying gm's expensive tool.
just wanted to confirm that there's a 40$ set on Amazon that works well. I got the part number from some other board while searching 10 pages deep into Google lol.
anyways. Hopefully it saves someone some time. I used the timken repair bearings that are bearing and seal all in one and move where the bearing runs on the alxe a bit. I've had good luck with them on other cars. we shall see how they last.
oh this is for the smaller 8.5 rear.
Performance Tool W89326 Rear Axle Bearing Puller Set https://a.co/d/ib5PCD8