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23 wheel bearings #332131 01/20/15 04:20 PM
Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 53 Somerset UK 23Chevvy OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP 23Chevvy Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 53 Somerset UK	Hello. Can anyone tell me how to remove the inner wheel bearings please. The outer comes off easily when the wheel nut comes off, but the inner stays within the wheel. Do I drift out a spacer or something like that? Also, to replace the king pin, (king bolt in USA ?) does this tap out from the bottom, and how do I fit the new brash bushes? Thanks Steve

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Re: 23 wheel bearings 23Chevvy #332146 01/20/15 07:01 PM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000
Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS	The inner bearing is held in by a felt seal. It will be necessary to either push out the bearing from the outside or remove the seal by prying it out. How Sweet the roar of a Chevy four!

Re: 23 wheel bearings Chipper #332186 01/21/15 03:52 AM
Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 53 Somerset UK 23Chevvy OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP 23Chevvy Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 53 Somerset UK	Thanks For the king bolts, do I need to tap the brass bushes in, then ream them? Is my pillar drill adequate for this, or should it go to a machine shop?

Re: 23 wheel bearings 23Chevvy #332190 01/21/15 07:49 AM
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 324 South Mills NC Goldenwarrior Backyard Mechanic
Goldenwarrior Backyard Mechanic Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 324 South Mills NC	Here is a link to the procedure from the 25 K model but it is identical to the procedure in my 23/24 manuals. 1925 Superior Repair Manual

Re: 23 wheel bearings Goldenwarrior #332229 01/21/15 03:15 PM
Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 53 Somerset UK 23Chevvy OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP 23Chevvy Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 53 Somerset UK	That is most helpful- thank you for the link. I feel like I know what I'm doing now! Steve

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