Wheel bearings - gonna need help

[SupraGlue]

Okay, I've decided that while my car is down that I'm going to do a few maintenance items that really need done. One of those is rear wheel bearing replacement (ugh!).

 

So far things look like this: to get the thing off is going to require several items that I don't currently have. One is an impact wrench. Does anyone know where I can rent/borrow a portable air compressor and an IW?

 

Another is a ball joint puller. I've been advised by Supra experts to use a ball joint puller and ball joint press for removing/reinstalling the ball joints. I understand that these are available at Autozone. If anyone knows more about that, please let me know.

 

The other big thing I need to find is a shop that will press out the old bearings and press in the new ones. If anyone has any recommendations, that would be great.

 

That's about it. I'm going to order the parts and probably do the disassembly Sunday. Anyone who wants to get nice and dirty is welcome to help. Pool is open (and heated) so, bring swimming trunks!

[Scotty2Hotty]

Lemme see if I still have my ball nut separator from my old coil over set up. I did know where an impact wrench/air gun was but I can't get ahold of him any more I have no clue where he is. BUT I'll check on the ball joint separator and give it to ya, I don't think I'll need it anytime soon. I'll look round for the impact gun if I can find it. Gonna work on the F-body soon too? Peace

[Turbo Ben]

Good thing i dedided to look at this thread before I replied to your PM Mark. My dad has a pretty good sized air compressor and IW. Which I should be able bring over, along with other air tools to make life easier. So, you can count me in.

[stolen 5.0]

ball joint press is 99.00 deposit from autozone, changed them in my stang 2 weeks ago, they also have ball joint separator for 15.00 deposit or i have one u can borrow. i'll be back in town sunday

[Bad]

I have a gear puller, but Autozone has what you need. Rent it tomorrow during the day if you can, don't wait for the weekend.

 

My Sunday is family day, but I'll be out late Sat. night.

 

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[SupraGlue]

Sweet, thanks guys. smile.gif This is definitely ON for Sunday. I'm going to make calls tomorrow to find a shop that can press them out and back in. I expect the bearings will be here Monday or Tuesday. Then the "easy" part -- reassembling everything. smile.gif

 

Oh, and if anyone has a torque wrench, mine's down in Athens with the Camaro.

 

BTW, Scott -- I'm going to put together a camping, fishing, shooting, four-wheeling, country road blitzing, weekend sometime in August down on our land in Athens. I'm sure more parts will get torn off the Camaro then.

[slow4now]

Mark, I would be glad to take the bearings to work to press the old ones out and the new ones in. If you plan on removing everything on Sunday, I can do it for you Monday and have them back to you that afternoon. Let me know if that's cool. Later.

[Scotty2Hotty]

Originally posted by Stolen UFO:

 

BTW, Scott -- I'm going to put together a camping, fishing, shooting, four-wheeling, country road blitzing, weekend sometime in August down on our land in Athens. I'm sure more parts will get torn off the Camaro then.

Anytime any place, I am down. I deffinately wanna see the camaro run again. If anything I'll bring on up some more tools if needed, I'd love to hear that 388ci run. Lemme know when cause usually on the 3rd weekend of every month I have to go serve Uncle Sam. Peace

 

[ 12 July 2002, 01:32 AM: Message edited by: Goin2the ARMY ]

[GRN96WS6]

Mark lemme know I have a TQ Wrench you can borrow.

 

And you know I'm free and you have my nunmber so gimme a call.

[Guest relvinnian]

So much love on this forum. graemlins/fruit.gif

[SupraGlue]

How does Monday afternoon or evening sound? Looks like it should be a really nice day -- sunny and close to 90, so swimming would work too. smile.gif

 

I'll be here all day Monday, so I'm flexible about the time.

[GRN96WS6]

What ever happend to working on it tomorrow?

[SupraGlue]

Originally posted by GRN96WS6:

What ever happend to working on it tomorrow?

Birthday dinner for my girlfriend, and we have to be there (downtown) at 6. I didn't want to inconvenience you guys and take up the middle of the afternoon. We still can, if you want. smile.gif

[GRN96WS6]

Whatever works for the majority of the people. I'm open just let me know. smile.gif

[Turbo Ben]

Monday sounds good to me, I get off work at 3. I'll change and head over after that with the compressor and air tools.

[Trouble Maker]

Sorry Mark, I work Sunday through Thursday second shiftish or I'd be there.

[SupraGlue]

After three it is, then. If anyone is interested in stopping by, IM me at: Stolen94UFO

[SupraGlue]

Thanks Tommy and Eric (who brought a jack over) for helping me get started. Looks like we're going to be working on it again today around 4:30 or so. The pool is perfect, too.

 

Just IM me if you're interested in helping, spectating, or just standing around laughing at us. smile.gif

[SupraGlue]

Huge thanks to Ben, Ricky and Katie for coming over to help tear the car apart. It was a fun time. Using an air compressor is .

 

We all even ordered pizza and everything.

[Science Abuse]

damn, I gotta check this board more often,I missed out on laughter and Pizza! Lemme know next time, I might have nuthin else too do.

[Turbo Ben]

It was alot of fun And as of now on Wednesday it is done.......for now.