I was told by a tire shop that they couldn't check alignment because the bearings needed repacking. Then when it was inspected last week, I was told to repack the bearings. I want to replace the bearings instead of repacking, but need the truck Mon-Fri. So I want to get my ducks in a row for a weekend and get everything I need before I start. I can probably get the outer race off by tapping it out with a cold chizel but want to use a properly sized drift to get the new one in. Does anyone know what what size that would be or what socket size would work? Thanks, David

I was told by a tire shop that they couldn't check alignment because the bearings needed repacking. Then when it was inspected last week, I was told to repack the bearings. I want to replace the bearings instead of repacking, but need the truck Mon-Fri. So I want to get my ducks in a row for a weekend and get everything I need before I start. I can probably get the outer race off by tapping it out with a cold chizel but want to use a properly sized drift to get the new one in. Does anyone know what what size that would be or what socket size would work? Thanks, David

Match it with your bearing sise.
I always have used the old erase to install new one.

Thanks for the reply.
It's been so long since I last done this. But doesn't the race sit against a shoulder in the hub and knocking it out from the back would present me a slightly smaller diameter for a drift than the actual bearing diameter? I just can't remember. I'll sure take you word that I can use the old outer race, just don't have many tools bits & pieces laying around since the separation with the missus. David :frown:

I always place old erase on top of new erase and find a socket or drift a little smaller than the race diameter.
Sometimes I have even used two old erase and just a flat bar on top to install them.
Just place old erase so you can catch the flat edge to drive it back out after tapping in new erase.

Main thing is to pack the new bearing good with good wheel bearing greese and proper adjustment.
A wheel bearing packer makes packing better and much easer.
Good luck

Sorry, but what is "erase"? Thx

Sorry, but what is "erase"? Thx

The half of the bearing that does not have rollers on it.

I have an 88 and I just went through this. I had to buy a whole hub assembly for mine. I was never even told a bearing replacement was an option.

why dont you just buy new rotors with new races in them?? then just buy a new bearing kit and throw the new races away. alot easier

I was told by a tire shop that they couldn't check alignment because the bearings needed repacking. Then when it was inspected last week, I was told to repack the bearings. I want to replace the bearings instead of repacking, but need the truck Mon-Fri. So I want to get my ducks in a row for a weekend and get everything I need before I start. I can probably get the outer race off by tapping it out with a cold chizel but want to use a properly sized drift to get the new one in. Does anyone know what what size that would be or what socket size would work? Thanks, David

this appears to me , a simple wheel bearing adjustment..why replace the bearings/races if the wheel just needs grease and adjustment...

to adjust the front bearings after lubing your tighten the nut with a pair of channel lock pliers..rotate the wheel a few times then back off to the nearest hole for the cotter pin...or torque the nut to 10 ft lbs then back off to the hole for cotter pin..

the rotate wheel and with the tire on see if the wheel is snug and does not move in/out..

with your vehicle the idler arms are a BIG problem..
they only last 40,ooomi in my bad road area....

why dont you just buy new rotors with new races in them?? then just buy a new bearing kit and throw the new races away. alot easier

The rotors are'nt designed that was on that year. The rotor slips over the hub assembly and from what I saw from mine its very hard to even get to the back of the bearings to knock them out. Mine is a 4x4. not sure what yours is and if theres even a difference between 2 wheel drive or 4

The rotors are'nt designed that was on that year. The rotor slips over the hub assembly and from what I saw from mine its very hard to even get to the back of the bearings to knock them out. Mine is a 4x4. not sure what yours is and if theres even a difference between 2 wheel drive or 4

since this is 4X4 I would get new/rebuilt hubs..

erase is Better known as Race or cup.
If you are picking up wheel bearings ahead of time there is a light or HD shown for it.
Better get both sets and match them up with yours and take bak ones not used.