'94 Camry half shaft replacement, (passenger side with carrier bearing)
Always like to do my own work, but considering just paying the dealer
for 1.6 hrs. on this one, because I've read numerous complaints about
getting that bearing to release from its cast iron housing around the
shaft.
Seems people remove the snap ring easily enough, but the bearing shell
is often stuck requiring lots of banging with makeshift tools to get it
out.
Also, I don't have a small puller to remove the tie rod end and
wondered if the air hammer may work there also.
Any help appreciated.
Shep - 27 Aug 2005 00:50 GMT
Couple of good shots with a dead blow hammer should release the tie rod.
That carrier bearing can be problematic at best. Some heat on the outer
carrier housing may be required
> '94 Camry half shaft replacement, (passenger side with carrier bearing)
>
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> wondered if the air hammer may work there also.
> Any help appreciated.
B Squareman - 28 Aug 2005 11:23 GMT
> '94 Camry half shaft replacement, (passenger side with carrier bearing)
> Always like to do my own work, but considering just paying the dealer
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> wondered if the air hammer may work there also.
> Any help appreciated.
I have a gut feeling that if the tie rod end are rusted and are too
tight, you could mar the stud after accomplishing your task.
Alex Rodriguez - 29 Aug 2005 20:47 GMT
>Also, I don't have a small puller to remove the tie rod end and
>wondered if the air hammer may work there also.
>Any help appreciated.
Tie rods are easy. You just need a hammer. How you use the hammer is not
obvious. You don't pound on the threaded end! You bang on the end of the
arm that recieves the threaded end. Keep the nut on the end of the tie rod
incase you miss your target with the hammer. A long time ago a mechanic
friend taught me this trick, and I have used it many times.
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Alex
scromwell2@yahoo.com - 31 Aug 2005 01:01 GMT
As for removing ball joints, I have had very good luck loosening the
nut (do not remove the nut - you'll need it to protect the threads).
Being careful not to damage the grease seal, install a pickle fork AND
a screw-type ball joint puller. Put pressure on the pickle fork while
tightening the joint puller.
I have released the most stubborn ball joints with this method without
needing a buddy to help and without breaking anything (on me or the
car).
Also, keeping the nut loosely attached to the ball joint will keep the
arm from flying if you have a sudden release.