9 inch axle bearing replacement

[jonsranger]

hi guys,
i am trying to replace the rear seal on this axle, it has that about 1 inch thick spacer thing that is pressed on, then the bearing, and then the seal.
my question is how do i get that spacer thing off with out a press and taking it somewhere, i have a slide hammer, ive heard you can use it and some other tool to get it off, but im not sure.

thanks
Jon

 

[NMB2]

you really need a bearing splitter and a press, a slide hammer wont do shit.... what you could try is get a bearing splitter, put the bearing splitter up on soe blocks with the axle shaft facing up, hammer the shaft down.

 

[projectnitemare]

Honestly if you are going though the trouble replace the bearings. If you want to attempt to reuse the bearing you will need a bearing puller and a press. You can get them off that way and can be pressed on again. Not having those will require to take it somewhere or buy them. I have the tools and I still replace the bearings. With new bearings you will get a new ring. Drill an approx. 1/8in hole in the spacer almost to the the shaft. Use a sharp chisel and strike at the hole the spacer will crack and slide off. Use a cut off wheel, cut the bearing cage and cut a slice in the race. Strike with chisel and slide off. Stick your new bearing in the oven at 350-400 degrees for about 20 min and the will slide right on. You will have a new bearing and no special tooling required.

Matt