<VV> Regreasing EM axle bearings

[Larry Forman]

Hi Andy,
It's coming back to me now!  The splash shield is the stamped piece of aluminum, right?  Too soft and stuck on the axle and a bear to get off cleanly.  It is only pressed on but corrosion and gunk hold it pretty securely in place.  I recommend taking PB Blaster, Kroil or Seafoam Deep Creep (BEST!) and lube really well, work very slowly with one or two long screwdrivers or levers to avoid distortion.  Work just a little at a time on each side to get it to slide off.  Clean the corrosion and junk off as well as you can.  What a POS. 
-- Larry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kinzelman, Andy" <akinzelm at greatnortherncorp.com>
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: <VV> Regreasing EM axle bearings
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 07:53:30 -0500

> 
> Guys,
> I've looked through the manuals - now I need your help:
> I want to grease some 63-64 bearings.  on some I can't access the 
> dustcap because of another guard.  I presume this (inner to the 
> car) guard is a press fit.  Is it easy to remove?  Is it necessary 
> to replace?
> 2nd question - there is a circlip inside the bearing housing.  
> Should that be removed for regreasing?  What tool should I use?
> Thanks,
> Andy K.
> 
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