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BajaBuggy

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Since: Nov 15, 2008
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 3:04 pm
Post subject: Type 2 (Bus) rear wheel bearing removal
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Has anyone removed the rear wheel bearings from a 1977 Bus rear
suspension? Can you tap out the old bearings or do you need a puller
to get them out?

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BajaBuggy

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 4:36 pm
Post subject: Re: Type 2 (Bus) rear wheel bearing removal [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Nov 15, 3:04 pm, BajaBuggy <billtut... RemoveThis @cox.net> wrote:
> Has anyone removed the rear wheel bearings from a 1977 Bus rear
> suspension?  Can you tap out the old bearings or do you need a puller
> to get them out?

Thanks Speedy Jim for the info! BajaBuggy!

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 7:09 pm
Post subject: Re: Type 2 (Bus) rear wheel bearing removal [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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BajaBuggy wrote:

> Has anyone removed the rear wheel bearings from a 1977 Bus rear
> suspension? Can you tap out the old bearings or do you need a puller
> to get them out?


This page on my web site:
http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/htm/mech.htm
Look for: Bearing replacement on the IRS rear axle.
The Type 2 is simialr, only bigger.

Yes, you can drive the old bearings out.

Speedy Jim
http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/
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