KWheelzSB

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Passenger-side CV-joint swap in progress:

Outer axle & joint were successfully removed from the hub assembly.

But. . .the carrier bearing (inner-side part held in by the three mounting bolts) won't come out, even though the bolts have been removed. The dern thing just won't budge.

How do you remove this f-er?

It's not sliding out & I've even used the side2side 'play' in the inner CV-joint to pull forcefully outward on the axle shaft, using it like a makeshift slide-hammer - but still, the carrier bearing won't budge.

I can't get a screwdriver between the mounting flange and the mating surface to pry it free, so what to do?

Please help - gettin' desperate here.

TIA,

-K-

PS: For those who have changed the entire passenger-side CV, did your carrier bearing slide out, or did you have the same trouble I'm having?

KWheelzSB

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C'mon guys - 50 looks & no response? You don't call, you don't write. . .

Where's the love?



(Seriously though, any helpful replies appreciated)

-K-

ThurzNite

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Pull really really hard, seriously. I've done several nissans and none have been easy to pull (especially since I weigh 125lb). Try it with 2 people: 1 person pulling and another under the car, using a screwdriver as a prybar. There isn't anything else holding it in.
Jae

rmb

heat it up.... pencil flame tip on a propane torch to spot heat the outer piece.

maximaseefu

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i did mine a few months back, it literally jumped right out after I took out the 3 bolts. one other tip is to be careful of the seal when putting the new one in.

KWheelzSB

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Lucky you. Wish my car was behaving like yours did.

I'm going to try heating the carrier bearing bracket & another technique I found (tap outward at the bevelled edge of the inner CV-joint using a hammer & crobar to loosen - Found another thread last night where someone did this & was able to loosen it & remove the carrier bearing)

Thanks everyone, for the advice. Any other tips appreciated. I'll report back (hopefully w/ good news!)

KWheelzSB

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Well, a combination of heating with a torch & whacking at the flange with a hammer finally opened up a gap.

From there, I was able to get a screwdriver and then a prybar between each of the bolt flanges & gradually work the carrier bearing assembly out of it's crusty tomb.

(As I suspected, there was a decent amount of rust and corrosion seizing it in there).

I'll be sure to sand the inside surface of the carrier bearing bracket so the install is A LOT easier than the removal.

Thanks again for all the help, guys.

Ok, back 'ta woyk 4 me.


-K-

EDIT - LAST UPDATE

Well, got the new raxles CV axle assembly in place and road tested. All is well, I'm glad to report.

My summary?

If you have a car that's over 5 yrs old or has been exposed to a lot of wet weather or wintery conditions, you might want to save the hassle & leave this job to a shop. I sacrificed a whole weekend to get this done, unfortunately. But it IS DONE! Woooooo hoooooo!

Btw, I did sand the corrosion off the inside of the C.B.S. bracket and to aid installation and potential removal in the future, applied a layer of all-purpose grease to this and the mating surface of the carrier bearing.

A special thanks to Marty at www.raxles.com who was very helpful & offered good support & information. I'll definitely deal with them again if need be.

Out.