Derrick

How many of you have ever pulled a rear spindle out with a slidehammer axle puller? Is this safe? I'm asking because this puller is ineffective at pulling a spindle out...so far. Thanks.
-Derrick

GTR1999

I press them out on a 20 ton press. I've heard of large slide hammers doing the job but haven't used one myself.
I think Dalannex made one up,hopefully Justin sees this post and replies.
Gary

75 Hot One

I would think you'd be pounding there for a long time. I've used a knocker (similar to the rear shock knocker) and a small sledge hammer. That worked pretty well.

Derrick

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Originally Posted by 75 Hot One

I would think you'd be pounding there for a long time. I've used a knocker (similar to the rear shock knocker) and a small sledge hammer. That worked pretty well.

A knocker? Is that available to rent at AutoZone? Oh, before I forget, do I need to detach the control arm and take the assembly with me to a shop in order to have the bearings pressed in?

stpman

Check out this link for what is involved

http://www.montygwilliams.com/rearbearings.html

Steve

Twin_Turbo

Do it right, the spindle ends are very soft, you will deform the threads in no time. I've seen many good spindles become useless because someone hamemred on the end. Get a press or have someone with a press press them out.

NHvette

You can unbolt the bearing carrier while leaving the trailing arm
bolted to the frame.
-get halfshaft out - then H/S flange that bolt to inside of spindle.
-remove emergency brake parts ... then 4 nuts hidden by Ebrake shoes.
-separate and slide bearing assembly from T/A studs.

I have simplified the whole thing here - but basic steps are there.

75 Hot One

You can buy a knocker at Eckler's and other Corvette parts stores. As I recall, it bottoms on the lip at the bottom of the threaded portion so it doesn't damage the threads. You don't need to detach control arms if you have the right tools. You can do it on the car.
You don't need to go to a shop to press on the bearings if you have the tools to do the job on the car.
Again, various parts stores sell the tools. I got mine from International Axle in Minnesota- excellent quality. They also sell forged low alloy spindles if you decide to upgrade. The tools were a couple of hundred bucks but a good investment.

dman535

Just use horspower like I did:

75 Hot One

Quote: Just use horspower like I did:
Very impressive dman 535. Can you describe under what circumstances the deed took place. What horsepower are you running? What size tires?

dman535

245/60/15 - With a LT-1 spec'ed out 355 and a wicked shifting 700r4. That broke as I was trying to launch the car. It was pretty weird as that one is the passenger side and the driver's side looked mint. Must have just been one to many hits to the spindle.