[DML] Trapped in "Bearing Hell"

["cruznmd" <racuti1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I spent 12 lovely hours at the Cohee Estate yesterday trying to 
replace my right rear wheel bearing.

Here's what happened:

I had everything completely dismantled in one hour EXCEPT that we 
were unable to remove the lower link arm bolt. It had rusted to the 
collar of the link arm bushing.

We spent the remaining 11 HOURS trying to remove the bolt (PB 
Blaster, 260 ft/lb air-impact gun, air-chisel and finally a SAWS-ALL)
cutting the bolt away ($40), running to Pep Boys to have the old 
bearing pressed out and the new one ($47) pressed in ($65) and then 
attempting to drill out the link arm bushing.

I am going to cut the other bolt securing the arm to the frame, and 
order a used link arm and bolts ($50) from DPNW because I am tired of 
chewing up drill bits in 30 seconds.

The only gratification I've had during this whole process is noting 
that the old bearing was trash and pratically disinigrated during 
removal. I assuredly would not have made it to Florida for 
the 'Fridge Run. My car is safely stranded in Mike's garage instead 
of being wrecked on I-95.

It totally amazes me how I can tackle a repair that I've never done, 
have it go so smoothly and yet so badly. I have also never seen a 
vehicle so thoroughly neglected and abused in my entire life, that 
every screw, every component seems to be ruined.

Rich A.
#5335

Rich A.
#5335




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