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1991 Chevrolet Van Repair Question


Topics covered: Spindle, Wheel.
Mileage: 165,000 miles.

Asked on January 23, 2012

HOW TO GET A STUCK WHEEL BEARING OFF OF A 1991 CHEVY VAN 1 TON 5.7 L

Ive tried prying it off lubricant it wont move
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Replied on January 23, 2012

Is this the front or rear?Also intregal hub assembly or bearing by itself?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on January 23, 2012

its the front outer i cant get the rotor off because the bearing is stuck and will not move i even tried heating with a torch

Tiny Response from propainter
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Replied on January 23, 2012

So did the bearing size up from allowing the wheel from spining?Did you get the flat washer off yet?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on January 23, 2012

flat washer is off the wheel still spins i need to change bearings but i think it got so hot the bearing welded itself to the spindle i need to get the bearing out so i can remove rotor to change bearings

Tiny Response from propainter
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Replied on January 23, 2012

can i use a chizzel to try and break the bearing out

Tiny Response from propainter
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Replied on January 23, 2012

If you chisel it off just becareful not to damage the spindle or you will have to change that also.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on January 23, 2012

any other suggestions

Tiny Response from propainter
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Replied on January 24, 2012

Sounds like you dont have many choices let did you try shattering the bearing with a chisel?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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