1968 suburban old carrier bearing removal from splined shaft… - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**57NAPCO** · 11-13-2022, 01:58 PM

Any tips on removing this thing ? Can’t get a puller on it, tried heat….cut it off without damaging splines ?

**mr48chev** · 11-13-2022, 04:17 PM

It should come off with enough heat and a hammer and chisel. Maybe more heat and a bigger hammer. My standard hammer for something like that is my 2-1/2 lb machinist hammer.

If you have a die grinder with 2 inch or so disks you can get at it better than an angle grinder and cut almost through the bearing as far as you can without getting into the shaft or other part of the shaft and then use your hammer and chisel on that slot to pop the bearing apart. For me it is a lot easier to actually do it myself than tell you how.

**57NAPCO** · 11-13-2022, 04:58 PM

Thanks, that gives me encouragement

**LockDoc** · 11-13-2022, 05:17 PM

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I used a Dremel on mine with a diamond disk. Like Mr48 said cut through it as far as you can and use a chisel to spread it open. Be sure and use some really good safety glasses and gloves. I have had them shatter. Just spread it far enough to loosen it up so you can slide it off.

LockDoc

**57NAPCO** · 11-13-2022, 07:55 PM

I’m going to try the Dremel technique…

**57NAPCO** · 11-14-2022, 11:06 AM

Thanks guys, 18 years on this forum and this is why…

Looks like I’ll need a piece of pipe to drive the new carrier bearing to the end of the shaft ? It doesn’t just slide on

**LockDoc** · 11-14-2022, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 57NAPCO

Thanks guys, 18 years on this forum and this is why…

Looks like I’ll need a piece of pipe to drive the new carrier bearing to the end of the shaft ? It doesn’t just slide on

If you don't have one I would find someone that has a shop press to install the new one. Just clean everything up good and polish the shaft with some emery cloth so it is nice and smooth. Then put a light coat of grease on it and the bearing should slide on without too much trouble....

LockDoc

**57NAPCO** · 11-14-2022, 05:12 PM

The SM465 transmission takes 80-90 gear lube, yes?

Since we are on a roll, thought I’d ask

11-13-2022, 01:58 PM	#1
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,237	1968 suburban old carrier bearing removal from splined shaft… Any tips on removing this thing ? Can’t get a puller on it, tried heat….cut it off without damaging splines ?

11-13-2022, 04:17 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,731	Re: 1968 suburban old carrier bearing removal from splined shaft… It should come off with enough heat and a hammer and chisel. Maybe more heat and a bigger hammer. My standard hammer for something like that is my 2-1/2 lb machinist hammer. If you have a die grinder with 2 inch or so disks you can get at it better than an angle grinder and cut almost through the bearing as far as you can without getting into the shaft or other part of the shaft and then use your hammer and chisel on that slot to pop the bearing apart. For me it is a lot easier to actually do it myself than tell you how. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

11-13-2022, 04:58 PM	#3
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,237	Re: 1968 suburban old carrier bearing removal from splined shaft… Thanks, that gives me encouragement

11-13-2022, 05:17 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,846	Re: 1968 suburban old carrier bearing removal from splined shaft… - I used a Dremel on mine with a diamond disk. Like Mr48 said cut through it as far as you can and use a chisel to spread it open. Be sure and use some really good safety glasses and gloves. I have had them shatter. Just spread it far enough to loosen it up so you can slide it off. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

11-13-2022, 07:55 PM	#5
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,237	Re: 1968 suburban old carrier bearing removal from splined shaft… I’m going to try the Dremel technique…

11-14-2022, 11:06 AM	#6
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,237	Re: 1968 suburban old carrier bearing removal from splined shaft… Thanks guys, 18 years on this forum and this is why… Looks like I’ll need a piece of pipe to drive the new carrier bearing to the end of the shaft ? It doesn’t just slide on

11-14-2022, 05:12 PM	#8
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,237	Re: 1968 suburban old carrier bearing removal from splined shaft… The SM465 transmission takes 80-90 gear lube, yes? Since we are on a roll, thought I’d ask



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