Procedure for removing Semi floating axel bearings!

[inken_dave]

Does anyone have pictures of their setup for pressing the collar, bearing, and housing off the rear semi floating axel? Anyone remember the actual pressure reached before the bearings moved?

I have a 20 ton press, hoping that is sufficient!

[back_in]

Hi
spend a little time reading the work shop manual
will help you
cheers
Ian

[gromit]

Mine had been welded on so I ground part way through them and split them to get them off then purchased new ones.
A local LR specialist claimed up to 30tons plus he had to use the oxy set to get some to move. Getting them back on is easier.

Re-fitting.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/08/41.jpg (http://s1245.photobucket.com/user/cradley/media/Series%201%20with%20Welder/DSCF3277_zps1b144dd7.jpg.html)



Colin

[chazza]

I did as Colin did; grind almost through the collar with an angle grinder - it will go blue when you have gone far enough - place it on a solid surface such as an anvil and give it a belt with a large cold chisel and a 2kg hammer. Wear eye protection just in case! The collar should split and become loose enough to slide off.

When pressing the bearing off I used two support plates under the brake backing-plate to make sure it didn't bend. https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/08/33.jpg (http://s168.photobucket.com/user/sprawson/media/ANNULARBLOCK.jpg.html)

I don't know how much pressure we used but I did use a very large press at the engine-reconditioner's workshop; it helps to have two pairs of hands,

Cheers Charlie