rear bearing replacement - week 3, getting a broken bearing out of the trailing arm Options

[FB914]

I'm into the 3rd week (part time of course) of a rear bearing replacement project that has been a problem. I've been following the Pelican Parts recomended process from there tech article and that has been helpful. The problem is that the bearing broke apart as I tried to drive it out of the trailing arm. Only the outer ring or outer race of the old bearing is left and it does not want to budge out of the trailing arm. The pelican article says to use brute force and knock it out but I'm afraid of damaging the trailing arm. Anybody ever had this issue and if so, how did you get the bearing out? Thanks as always for your helpul replies.

Frank B

[Heeltoe914]

You do have to use brute force sometimes. Try finding something made of brass or any softer metal about 6-9" long. Work your hits around the bearing it will move. Last year I did have to use a air chassis with a large flat point on one came right out.
If it really is extremely hard to get out make sure you do it with the arm out of the car.