[VAC] Re: wheel bearings

[Charlie/Betty Burke <burke@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Here's a mechanics trick for removing the inner bearing without tearing up the
seal or bearing.
Remove the dust cap, cotter pin, castle nut, D washer and outer bearing. Replace
the washer and castle nut several turns. Grasp the outsides of the hub/drum
assembly and move it toward you. When you feel it stop against the inner
bearing, move away a short distance and pull back sharply toward you. This uses
the D washer to press out the seal and bearing. Both should come out uninjured.
It is a particularly good idea to use this method on the older axles with felt
grease seals. These old seals are either not easily found or are prohibitively
expensive.

Charlie