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Is it really necessary to index the inner race and the cage assembly for the rear axles?

No worries Tex. I should have called. Not sure what I was thinking. I used the 50mm tow ball as Bennie mentioned and it worked marvelous! No need for a press:) On my 2nd axle installing the inboard seal, it clipped on the axle and now I will have to buy a new seal tomorrow at Napa and try it again. I read to be careful, but it is so easy for the edge to catch and damage the seal. Heck I may by 2 more in case. I'm also in process of installing a intake snorkel system. I'm having quite difficulty with fitment, but it is coming slowly. I will have to relocate the vent fitting on the intake ducting just prior to intake manifold that goes to the idle control vale and also one of the vents for the engine crank case and valve covers. Tomorrow bearings should be done IF NOTHING unusual happens.

Well after soaking the bearing with PB blaster and heating it up this morning and failing with a pin punch and a large hammer, we decided it was time to wait no longer and fabricate the tool. It worked perfectly and tomorrow I will get the bearing race pressed out since it will require more force. Or I may end up buying a press. I'm willing to let anyone borrow this tool in the country with a deposit to my paypal if you are in desperate need. So tomorrow bearings should be all done! Finally! Thanks for all the suggestion guys! Bryan

Well after soaking the bearing with PB blaster and heating it up this morning and failing with a pin punch and a large hammer, we decided it was time to wait no longer and fabricate the tool. It worked perfectly and tomorrow I will get the bearing race pressed out since it will require more force. Or I may end up buying a press. I'm willing to let anyone borrow this tool in the country with a deposit to my paypal if you are in desperate need. So tomorrow bearings should be all done! Finally! Thanks for all the suggestion guys! Bryan

Well after soaking the bearing with PB blaster and heating it up this morning and failing with a pin punch and a large hammer, we decided it was time to wait no longer and fabricate the tool. It worked perfectly and tomorrow I will get the bearing race pressed out since it will require more force. Or I may end up buying a press. I'm willing to let anyone borrow this tool in the country with a deposit to my paypal if you are in desperate need. So tomorrow bearings should be all done! Finally! Thanks for all the suggestion guys! Bryan

Well after soaking the bearing with PB blaster and heating it up this morning and failing with a pin punch and a large hammer, we decided it was time to wait no longer and fabricate the tool. It worked perfectly and tomorrow I will get the bearing race pressed out since it will require more force. Or I may end up buying a press. I'm willing to let anyone borrow this tool in the country with a deposit to my paypal if you are in desperate need. So tomorrow bearings should be all done! Finally! Thanks for all the suggestion guys! Bryan

Well I tried again with a punch and it wouldn't budge. I'm soaking it tonight with PB blaster penetrate and heat it up tomorrow and see if it will budge. Thanks for the help and advice.

Thanks for Shawn's post. I will see how much it cost and may go that option. I am willing to buy yours off you for $50-60 if I cannot find any options in the next two days.

Both of those websites didn't look to be the tools with the 4 offset pins on the socket like the picture in this link. http://www.etoolcart.com/subarupinwrenchsocketsu-022.aspx I have tried to use another socket from OReillys for removal of rear wheel bearings on Jeeps and pick up trucks, but it didn't fit even by cutting two of the pins. Thanks for your help.

I would be interested in this if the price is right, but I would prefer the socket with the 4 pins.

I cannot find this tool anymore. If anyone is willing to sell there tool or let me borrow one would be greatly appreciated. I tried using the Pin Punch method and it would not budge. I am located in Bellingham, Washington. Thanks, Bryan 360 two two four 7009

I am located in Bellingham, Washington and am in need to replace both rear wheel bearings. Is your buddy willing to do mine if I drive it down there or even better yet, do you know a place where I can buy the Subaru Pin Wrench Socket because everywhere online this tool is discontinued. Any help would be appreciated, Bryan 84' Subaru GL Hatch.

I have contacted as many as 4 places online and each have discontinued this item rear wheel bearing special tool including Cornwell tools. Would anyone be willing to sell theirs or know a place where I can purchase this tool? I am needing to change my rear wheel bearings on my 84' Subaru GL. It seems like this is impossible to find anymore and I am wondering if anyone else is having this same problem? I have tried using a pin punch to loosen the locknut on the rear hub assembly, but it is not budging. Any help would be appreciated, Bryan three six 0. 224.7009 http://www.etoolcart.com/subarupinwrenchsocketsu-022.aspx

Great shots Gregg!

Here are some more pix as requested of my intake system. Nothing fancy

sweeet!

I purchased the tool from the link you gave and called them prior to make sure it was in stock. I ordered the tool and they gave me a refund 2 days later that they don't stock the tool. "We are, I doubt you'll be able to find them anywhere since Sir Tools themselves don't have any and most retailers drop ship all the Sir Tools but good luck, You might get lucky and again sorry for any inconvenience." Anyways, I found one on ebay. It looks like this tool is getting rare. I could always borrow from Noah in Bremerton, but it is nice to have my own too:) Planning on doing my rear wheel bearings on my 84' Subaru GL. yippeeee

Nice set up. I will use a very familiar set up like this in October when I do mine on an 84 GL. I'll post pics when I am finished. I did a PVC cheap installation on my 87 Corolla. Here is a pic.

what size tyres were on your GL? Looking at maybe upgrading to those Hankook dynapro:)

Looking good:Flame:

digging the black grille..

Nice stuff Gregg. Wish I could have been there. Looks like a lot of fun:)

Awesome job Gregg on the idea for vents!

Nice to see you are still updating photos of the car after 3 years. Amazing how quick time flies. Look forward to going on a drive sometime with that beast. Cheers Bryan

Wow nice Gregg. Looking great on the project. Like the new winch. Engine bay looks real clean and custom. Reminds me of my parents 1990 Legacy engine bay with the ej22. Tell Carston greetings from Scotland. Bryan