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Old 09-21-2009, 11:41 AM
Mark DiSilvestro Mark DiSilvestro is offline
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Originally Posted by kingdoc1 View Post
Is it really necessary to remove the rear section of the driveshaft from the car, or are you just doing it for convenience? It looks like from the pictures once the carrier bearing bolts are out and the snap ring removed the bearing could be replaced without taking the rear driveshaft out. Am I missing something?
The center bearing is pressed onto the splined-neck of the rear driveshaft section. On the car, It may be very difficult, if not imppossible, to get a drift & hammer in the tunnel space, and drive off the old bearing.

Happy Motoring, Mark
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