Rocketdog Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 What do I have to do to get my cv axle thru my new bearings?? It wont thread thru all the way. I'm still working on the front passenger side of my 87 subi gl 3door. One road block after another and I'm ALMOST done....except my axle is not the hotdog that can thrown down the wheel bearing hallway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketdog Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share Posted December 10, 2015 I need help quick! weather isn't my best friend and neither is my lack of transportation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashwell Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 the same thing happened to me when i did my wheel bearing. push the cv through as far as you can. then put the old 2 bearing over it then start threading the axle nut on. it will eventually pull the axle shaft through. it worked good for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketdog Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share Posted December 10, 2015 thank you. I will try right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbosubarubrat Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Put it in the freezer for awhile then try putting it in. If that doesn't work, once it's far enough through (if caliper isn't already off take it off) thread the castle nut on then pry the axle through using a piece of wood where needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRhere Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 (edited) Seen pic on here of someone using 2 claw hammers to pry axle thru the knuckle, axle nut on end of axle, caliper removed at that time. Edited December 10, 2015 by TomRhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketdog Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share Posted December 10, 2015 The spindle is sticking out far enough to fit even on bearing along with the axle nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketdog Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share Posted December 10, 2015 I just have the knuckle with nothing on it; no hub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I use a combination of extra cone washers and the spacers from between the bearings from a parts car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Stack on a combi, use the axle nut. Back off, change the stack, repeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketdog Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share Posted December 10, 2015 and if I don't have those extra washers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketdog Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share Posted December 10, 2015 (edited) I would put up a picture if I didn't keep hitting glitches. Any other tips for the axle? Edited December 10, 2015 by Rocketdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 (edited) TomRhere had you on the right track with the two hammer, pic from my rear wheelbearing guide. I know you're doing a front, but same deal. Just work the axle out like that, tightening the nut down the threads as need be. Once you can't pull it anymore with the nut all the way threaded in in, chances are you can throw the hub on there and have enough threads to start puling it through. Sometimes they can be REALLY stubborn. I had a super stubborn axle about 600 miles from home in a shopping mall parking lot. Just keep working at it.... you'll get it. Edited December 11, 2015 by 987687 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyhorse001 Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 (edited) What no extra washers? Try boxed end wrenches Put the wrench on, then a washer, then the nut. Pry away on the wrench then tighten the nut, repeat til you can get the cone/flat washers in Edited December 11, 2015 by crazyhorse001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maozebong Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 I've had axles that altogether to would never fit, as they were .004" bigger than the hole. Took quite a while to sand that one down, reman garbage. When I removed it, it took a 2 jaw puller to get it out of the hub, and it took the bearing with it. I'd rather mine be able to remove easily if on a trail or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robm Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Is this the same axle that needed a 7 ton puller to get the bearing off? Expect similar grief on reassembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Big washers from a hardware store . Maybe a pipe fitting or 2. ? I'd have to go make a few measurements to be specific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketdog Posted December 12, 2015 Author Share Posted December 12, 2015 (edited) f yeah! I got it! Wheel bearing is finally fixed. I also put seafoam. Now it randomly bogs anything under 2 grand. Really bogging. Is that the sea foam? Edited December 12, 2015 by Rocketdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Where did you put the seafoam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketdog Posted December 12, 2015 Author Share Posted December 12, 2015 In the gas tank. I had half a tank of gas. It bogs like im running out of gas even when I would throttle it at those times. I have to downshift to run it smoothly. It happened in 5th and 4th gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Seafoam doesn't usually do anything, so I wouldn't expect it to be causing trouble in the engine itself. However, if your fuel system was crusty to start with it may have dislodged some debris and clogged the fuel filter. I'd start by replacing the fuel filter under the hood. It's a good idea anyway, it's an often neglected maintenance item. There's also a filter screen in the tank, but I have no idea how to access that one... I've never bothered with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketdog Posted December 12, 2015 Author Share Posted December 12, 2015 I know where the fuel filter is located. How do I switch em out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 I know where the fuel filter is located. How do I switch em out? Disconnect the fuel hoses and the clamp that holds the filter on. Then put a new filter in it's place, connect the fuel hoses, connect the clamp. Turn the key to accessory for about 5 seconds, then turn it off. Repeat a few times to fill it with fuel and you're done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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