1990 Chevy Truck replacing a rear wheel bearing

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BLACKJACK '98
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  • 1990 CHEVROLET TRUCK
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I own a 1990 chevrolet 2500, and I am looking for anyone and anyone who knows anyone who may be of some assistance here.

I am trying to replace my rear wheel bearing on both sides of my truck, and I am not having anything positive from the experience.

I talked to a chevy mechanic, and he told me to use a slide hammer, and I used it for a couple of hours and $120 later, and that did not work.

I was told by a few people, that there may be a small hex screw holding it into place, but there is no such evidence of that anywhere inside or outside the axle.

I would like to know how to properly remove that wheel bearing, and install the new one I bought for both sides.

if I was able to attach a picture with this email, I would have done that, but I am still able to send the picture of the problem if you would like to see it.

are you able to have any positive input for me on this matter.

blackjack.
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Saturday, August 29th, 2009 AT 8:01 AM

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Tiny
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Ok before I can help you need to tell me if you have a full or semi float rear end. So here is pics of two rear end styles from the view of the break drum. Which does yours look like.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/249564_images1_1.jpg




https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/249564_images_3.jpg

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Saturday, August 29th, 2009 AT 9:30 AM
Tiny
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Here is a picture of the wheel bearing I am having trouble extracting out of my axle ......

I hope you are able to see it ....... if you are not able to see it........ then your top photo looks similar to the one I have..... it is a 8 bolt tire for my truck.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/402410_wheel_bearing_pic_4.jpg

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Saturday, August 29th, 2009 AT 3:21 PM
Tiny
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We use to take the chunk out a use a long steel rod and put it thru the other side and beat it out carefully. Recently I got a sweet bearing puller off the tool truck that goes thru and latches on then tightens down and won't slip. 20 lbs slide pops anything out if its solid. A little heat never hurts.
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Monday, August 31st, 2009 AT 12:54 AM

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